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This creamy tuna cucumber salad is easy to make, insanely delicious and high in protein!
This vibrant tuna cucumber salad is a masterclass in texture, trading heavy fillers for a crisp, garden fresh base. By combining protein packed canned tuna with crunchy cucumber, celery, and bell pepper, you get a satisfying volume that feels light yet substantial.
The addition of sweet corn and tangy pickles provides a delightful contrast in every bite, while creamy avocado adds a dose of healthy fats that makes the salad feel truly indulgent without the gluten.
The dressing is where the magic happens, pivoting away from a standard heavy mayo base toward a more balanced, sophisticated profile. A blend of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise creates a velvety coat that is high in protein and lower in calories. Sharpened by a zip of Dijon mustard and white balsamic vinegar.
Ideal for meal prep or a quick energizing lunch, this recipe is naturally gluten free and keeps remarkably well in the fridge. The cucumber and peppers stay snappy, while the creamy dressing helps the flavors meld together over time.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my Spicy Tuna Fish Sushi Cones or my High Protein Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad.
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High Protein Creamy Tuna Cucumber Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 oz (285 g) canned tuna
- 3/4 cup (150 g) Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (55 g) kewpie mayo
- 1 tbs Dijon mustard
- 1 tbs white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbs honey
- salt + pepper, to taste
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup (165 g) frozen corn, thawed
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/3 cup (45 g) pickles, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbs fresh dill, chopped
- Optional Topping: Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the tuna with a fork. Next, add in the yogurt, mayo, Dijon, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and mix until the tuna is combined. Then, mix in the cucumber, corn, celery, pickles, avocado, pepper and dill until all is coated. Serve with rice cakes, pita pockets, sour dough bread toast and we also topped ours with everything bagel seasoning.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can use balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar instead of white balsamic vinegar.
- You can use any color bell pepper you prefer.
I made this recipe and it was very good. My suggestion would be to add some chopped red onion. Tasty, but bland.
Hi Bonnie, I sometimes leave out raw onions from my salads lately since they can give me heartburn. Please always add ingredients like this or capers if you prefer and thank you for your feedback!
I made this so without the Kewpie mayo since it’s has MSG in it. It was still good!
Hi Barbara, I’m so glad you loved the high protein salad! Thanks for the kind feedback!
Stella- What type of pickles did you use in your recipe? I can’t wait to make this. Looks fantastic.
Hi Annmarie, I use the best pickles! Bread + Butter Chips… I will link them below:
https://amzn.to/4uMqK8P
Excelent
Thank you Humberto!
Very good, I’m just hoping it keeps well in the fridge. I will report back tomorrow.
please let us know Ashley!
Yumm!!
So good !!
I can’t eat Greek yogurt. Is there a substitute for that ?
Hi Sandi, sour cream or blended cottage cheese. Or you can increase the mayonnaise
delicious
1000% yes!