Steve's Kitchen/Lunch/Quick

High-Protein Tuna Salad

The OG Bodybuilder Meal

"Cheap, fast, protein-packed. The meal that built champions."

10Minutes
50gProtein
1/5Difficulty
350Calories
50gProtein
8gCarbs
12gFat

The Ingredients

Per serving.

The Salad

  • 2 cansTuna in water, drained (5oz each)
  • 3 tbspGreek yogurt (instead of mayo)
  • 1 tbspDijon mustard
  • 2 stalksCelery, diced
  • 2 tbspRed onion, minced
  • 1 tbspLemon juice
  • Salt & pepperTo taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (+14g protein)
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • Fresh dill
  • Everything bagel seasoning

The Method

1

Drain tuna well. Break up into a bowl.

2

Add Greek yogurt, mustard, celery, onion, and lemon juice. Mix well.

3

Season with salt, pepper, and any add-ins you want.

4

Serve on salad greens, in a wrap, on rice cakes, or straight from the bowl.

Greek Yogurt Swap

Using Greek yogurt instead of mayo saves ~80 calories and adds 10g protein per serving.

Serving Ideas

Lettuce Wraps

Scoop into butter lettuce cups. Low carb, high crunch.

Stuffed Avocado

Halve an avocado, remove pit, fill with tuna salad.

Rice Cake Toast

Spread on rice cakes for a quick pre-workout meal.