Dukan-Style Tuna Salad with Mixed Greens
A no-cook protein powerhouse featuring flaked tuna, crisp mixed greens, and a zesty lemon-dijon dressing for a quick, satisfying lunch. This American-inspired salad recipe (high protein, low carb), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs tuna, mixed greens, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each), drained tuna
- 5 oz (arugula, spinach, romaine) mixed greens
- 1/4 cup, diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cans tuna (5 oz each), drained, with 1/4 cup cucumber (diced) and 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved).
- Step 2: Whisk 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step 4: Divide the mixture over 5 oz mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine) on plates and serve immediately.
