Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt and Chopped Apples
- January 8, 2025
- Updated: October 3, 2025
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Greek yogurt tuna salad makes for the perfect quick lunch that’s full of nutrition!
Full of protein, healthy fats and fiber, this quick tuna lunch idea is ready in only 8 minutes.
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I love a good tuna salad and this greek yogurt tuna salad is my lunch new obsession.
Add diced apples and this healthy tuna salad sandwich is something you just can’t put down.
The apple tuna salad is perfectly sweet, tart and crunchy, and of course versatile! There so many ways to enjoy it – as a sandwich, over a salad, paired with your favorite grains or crackers, or just eating it with a spoon.
One of my resolutions this year is to eat more seafood and meet the 2x/week recommendation to get those essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA in (more about DHA EPA differences).
This quick tuna lunch idea helps me do that on even the busiest of days!
What easier way to get more healthy fats than through a no cook recipe? Sandwiches are the epitome of lunch, but not just any boring sandwich.
I love to elevate them slightly, like this Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich or Veggie Eggplant Sandwich.
And greek yogurt is a fun addition with so many nutritious benefits. We have so many favorites when it comes to greek yogurt recipes.
I truly prefer tuna salad using greek yogurt over tuna salad with mayo- We also use yogurt in this tuna pasta salad without mayo too!
Pair this tuna salad with greek yogurt with your favorite chips or pretzels, some crunchy celery, or a piece of dark chocolate. I love having chocolate to finish a meal.
Why the Dietitian Loves Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt
“Lunch can be easy to skip or gloss over. I love to make this healthy tuna salad sandwich with greek yogurt on Sunday, and have it for lunch on Monday and Tuesdays for a healthy, no-think meal!”
Why We Love This Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt
THIS tuna salad with yogurt uses easy-to-find, wholesome ingredients!
- Uses fruits and veggies – Americans aren’t eating enough fruits and veggies, we know this! This simple and healthy yogurt tuna salad can help. The fruits and veggies provide natural sweetness and crunch.
- High in omega 3’s – Canned tuna is a great source of healthy fats, like omega-3 fatty acids, protein and micronutrients, like calcium and zinc! It’s one of the best budget-friendly sources of high nutrition. Eating this twice a week can help you get your recommended 2 servings/week of seafood.
- Great protein option for kids– If your kids like apples, offering this tuna salad with apple may be a great way to entice them to try something new! I like to offer it alongside crackers, fruit or another favorite so it seems safer. Sometimes I’ll put it in between circled cucumbers for a mini sandwich. Tuna is an easy, no cook protein idea for kids lunches.
- Ready in minutes – I like to make my tuna salad using greek yogurt on Sunday when I have a few extra minutes to cut the veggies. Then, I’ll enjoy it for lunch on Monday and Tuesday, making it a quick, no-think lunch option! One of our favorite healthy recipes ready in less than 30 minutes.
What You Need
Here’s what you’ll need for this healthy tuna salad sandwich.
- canned tuna – Use a 5-oz to 7-oz can. I prefer the Wild Planet or Safe Catch Brand
- plain Greek yogurt – I used low-fat since there is fat in the tuna, but if you prefer full-fat, go for it! Greek yogurt is providing protein, calcium and probiotics!
- dijon mustard – Provides a nice mix of sweet and tangy.
- onion – Use red onion if you prefer a little more savory bite.
- apple – I prefer honeycrisp, cosmic crips or even granny smith to make this apple tuna salad! You want a sweet (or tart) but crunchy apple.
- pickle spear – This is optional but if you love dill flavor, this emphasizes it. I prefer Grillo’s pickles.
- salt and pepper – to taste
- Optional – celery, nut, raisins, mashed avocado, cranberries, spinach, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pears, sauerkraut, pepper
Did you know?
If you like your tuna apple salad crunchier, you can use more diced apples/pickles. If you like it creamier, I’d suggest using less and emphasizing the greek yogurt.
How to Make Tuna Salad With Greek Yogurt
First, drain your tuna.
Then, chop your onion, apples and pickle. Try to chop everything around the same size.
I love using a vegetable chopper to save time!
Add all of your ingredients to a bowl, except the tuna. Taste the marinade and add salt and/or pepper, as needed. You can also adjust the mustard.
Then, mix your tuna in well, and enjoy!
Eat on bread, with crackers, on a salad, or however you’d like to enjoy.
Storage Tips
I would recommend eating this tuna salad with greek yogurt recipe within 1-2 days.
Make sure the tuna salad is stored tightly in a tupperware or airtight container. You don’t want to expose it to air.
I wouldn’t recommend freezing this yogurt tuna salad recipe, as the texture and flavor will likely be altered.
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Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt and Chopped Apple
Ingredients
- 5 oz can tuna, drained
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/3 diced cup onion
- ½ cup apple, diced – My favorites are honeycrisp, cosmic crisp or even granny smith
- 1 pickle spear, diced
Instructions
- Drain your tuna.
- Chop your onion, apples, and pickle. I like to use a vegetable chopper to save time..
- Add all ingredients to a bowl, except the tuna, to the bowl. Taste the mixture and add salt or pepper as needed.
- Add tuna in and mix well.
Notes
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