Curried Tuna Salad with California Almonds

Last Updated on December 4, 2021 by Ellen Christian

You will love this Curried Tuna Salad! We all know that eating healthy is important, but it can be hard to stick with this habit if you’re not in love with the taste of your food.

If you want to start eating healthier, try adding curry to tuna salad! It might sound weird at first, but I promise it’s a great combination. This recipe is super simple and easy to make.

Curried Tuna Salad

Check out my curried tuna salad recipe below for a delicious lunch or dinner idea that will help you eat more healthy foods without sacrificing flavor!

This recipe is not only healthy but absolutely delicious. I got it from The New Sonoma Cookbook. I’m sharing it with permission.

What spices go good with tuna salad?

I often make this curried tuna salad with apples and currents so I stick with the curry powder. But, you can always add these.

• Curry
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Cajun seasoning

What mixes with tuna salad?

If you want to make tuna salad without mayo, you can use a combination of Greek yogurt and mustard. It has a great taste with much less fat. Use it on a sandwich or add it as part of a salad to keep it lower carb.

Ingredients

6 ounces canned tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup red apple or pineapple, diced
1/4 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon scallions, sliced
3 tablespoons unflavored yogurt
1/2-1 teaspoon curry powder
Almonds for garnish.

How to make curried tuna salad

In a bowl, combine all ingredients, blend thoroughly. Serve in lettuce cups or sandwich between slices of whole-grain bread. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

Nutrition info per serving:

Best bread for tuna salad

If you want to enjoy this curried tuna salad as a sandwich, you have a few options:

• Whole grain bread
• Kaiser rolls
• Whole wheat wraps
• Low carb bread (I love this brand)

More tuna recipes

If you enjoyed this curried tuna salad, you might like these recipes.

• Tuna Mason Jar Salad
• Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto
• Open Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich
• Spicy Tuna Melt
• Easy Tuna Power Bowl

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Yield: 2

Curried Tuna Salad with Almonds

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You will love this Curried Tuna Salad! We all know that eating healthy is important, but it can be hard to stick with this habit if you’re not in love with the taste of your food.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 ounces canned tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup red apple or pineapple, diced
• 1/4 cup celery, sliced
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon scallions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons unflavored yogurt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon curry powder
• Almonds for garnish.

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients, blend thoroughly.
2. Serve in lettuce cups or sandwich between slices of whole-grain bread.
3. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 241Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 351mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 10gProtein: 25g

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Ellen Christian

Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.