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Home » Recipes » Keto Tuna Salad

Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on June 21, 2019, Updated April 24, 2020
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Keto Tuna Salad

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Keto Tuna Salad

This Keto Tuna Salad recipe is a super easy way to throw together a tasty, nutritious meal! It’s creamy, packed with delicious flavor, and ready to eat in just 5 minutes.

Keto Tuna Salad divided into 2 bowls and garnished with parsley, as seen from above

Some people may not think of fish and vegetables as typical ingredients for a keto meal. But in reality, they are a healthy part of any well-rounded diet, including keto!

The key is to use low-carb veggies that are high in fiber. This includes leafy greens, broccoli, green beans, celery… you get the idea. 

This keto tuna salad is a great example of a high fat, low carb recipe that incorporates a healthy portion of vegetables. And thanks to the canned tuna, you can throw this dish together in 5 minutes or less!

The creamy mix of avocado and mayonnaise makes this a super satisfying meal while the onion, celery, and cucumber give it that much-needed crunch. Add the parsley, garlic, and lemon juice, and you have yourself a bowl that’s packed with delicious flavor!

How to make keto tuna salad

This recipe is so easy to prep, you can make it in the morning to take to work for lunch or throw it together when you get home in the evening!

Step 1: Rinse and dry the vegetables. Finely chop the cucumber, onion, and celery. Mince the garlic. 

Ingredients for the recipe prepped and separated into bowls

Step 2: Set aside half of the parsley, then add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl. 

Tuna salad ingredients in a bowl before being mixed

Step 3: Mix everything together until the avocado is well-mashed and all the ingredients have been coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Garnish with remaining parsley before serving.

When you’re in the mood for something quick, easy, and healthy, this tuna salad is a great recipe to have on hand!

Variations

This recipe is very versatile if you’re feeling creative and want to add other flavors or ingredients!

For a slightly different flavor, try adding apple cider vinegar, onion powder, or red pepper flakes. If you want to include more vegetables, chopped bell peppers or red chilis would go great with this recipe!

Another great way to add some crunch is to include chopped nuts. Walnuts or pecans are most popular, but almonds or pine nuts could work just as well!

I recommend chopping the nuts and then throwing them in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. This step is optional, but it really deepens their flavor. 

Feel free to get creative and make this salad yours!

Close up shot of the tuna salad garnished with parsley

How to serve tuna salad

This recipe is quite delicious all on its own. I usually just eat it straight from the bowl!

But if you want something a little more fun, I have a few options for you. One of my favorites is to scoop it onto crisp romaine leaves! The lettuce adds extra crunch and holds up under the weight of the tuna mixture.

You could also use low carb tortillas to create a tuna salad wrap. This method is very tasty, but I don’t recommend letting the wraps sit for too long as the filling will make the tortillas soggy. A tuna salad wrap is best enjoyed the same day that you make it.

There really isn’t a wrong way to enjoy this tasty dish!

Tuna salad in a bowl, ready to eat

Storage

Tuna salad can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

This recipe may only take minutes to throw together, but it’s still a great option for easy meal prep! Just whip up a big batch, and then you’ll have ready-to-go delicious meals for the rest of the week.

Other healthy keto recipes

Looking for more keto goodness? Check out our ketogenic meal plan or take a peek at these delicious recipes:

  • Keto Cobb Salad
  • Peanut Butter Keto Fat Bombs 
  • Keto Egg Muffins

I also put together a roundup of delicious keto fat bomb recipes for even more high fat, low carb inspiration!

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

Recipe Card

Keto Tuna Salad

This Keto Tuna Salad recipe is a super easy way to throw together a tasty, nutritious meal! It’s creamy, packed with delicious flavor, and ready to eat in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:4
4.7 from 23 votes
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Ingredients

  • 10 oz. canned tuna (drained)
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 celery rib
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cucumber
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Rinse and dry the vegetables. Finely chop the cucumber, onion, and celery. Mince the garlic.
  • Set aside half of the parsley, then add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl.
  • Mix everything together until the avocado is well-mashed and all the ingredients have been coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with remaining parsley before serving.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings of tuna salad.
Feel free to add other ingredients like chopped nuts, extra veggies, or even apple cider vinegar to make this recipe your own!
Tuna salad can be enjoyed as-is, or you can serve it in romaine lettuce cups, in a wrap, or over greens.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Keto Tuna Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 Calories from Fat 147
% Daily Value*
Fat 16.3g25%
Saturated Fat 2.2g11%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 35.6mg12%
Sodium 297.8mg12%
Potassium 422.9mg12%
Carbohydrates 7.1g2%
Fiber 3.8g15%
Sugar 1.2g1%
Protein 13.9g28%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 12.3mg15%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1.3mg7%
Net carbs 3.3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, Keto Tuna Salad
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Categories: Recipes Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, 30 min or less, Lunch & Dinner, Fish & Seafood

Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarShaun Skerbitz says

    March 31, 2021 at 11:38 am

    Such a delightful twist on a traditional TUNA SALAD! I added chopped pecans, ACV. On top of a toasted Cauliflower flatbread..so refreshing!

    Reply
  2. AvatarArt says

    December 2, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    How many servings is this recipe??

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    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      December 2, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      You can find the amount of serving on all our recipes on the Recipe card above the ingredient list

      Reply
  3. AvatarTt says

    October 29, 2019 at 5:11 am

    You don’t put egg’s in it?

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    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      October 29, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      No, the “binder” is the avocado and mayonnaise

      Reply
  4. Avatarkatie says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    It was super easy and delicious! Not your typical tuna taste but I loved all the fresh flavors/ingredients.

    Reply

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