If you’re looking for a way to freshen up your lunch choices, this Herbed Tuna Salad is a must try! Loaded with that beloved, flaky tuna in the classic creamy sauce, the addition of herby seasonings elevates this one up just enough to keep things interesting. We love to serve it over a bed of crispy lettuce leaves next to some juicy tomatoes and refreshing cucumbers, but feel free to enjoy this Herbed Tuna Salad however you’d like! Don’t get burnt out on boring flavors! There’s always a way to make lunchtime more exciting again!
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) can light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dillweed
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 cups Boston lettuce leaves
- 6 grape tomatoes, sliced
- cucumbers, optional, to taste, sliced
- fresh dill, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, combine the tuna, the red onion, the parsley, the dillweed, the garlic salt, the thyme, the pepper, and the cayenne.
Step 2 –Add the mayonnaise and the sour cream to the tuna mixture and stir to combine.
Step 3 –Divide the lettuce between two plates and top with the tuna salad.
Step 4 –Serve the tuna salad with the tomatoes and the cucumbers. Garnish with the dill.
