Description
This Pepperoncini Tuna Salad is a quick, flavorful, and refreshing tuna salad recipe that combines chunk light tuna with tangy pepperoncini peppers, creamy Greek yogurt, and a hint of dijon mustard. Perfect for a light lunch or snack, it can be served over greens, in a sandwich, or as a tasty dip with crackers. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy and healthy way to enjoy tuna with a zesty twist.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (170-g each) chunk light tuna in water, thoroughly drained
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or more to taste)
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup small diced celery
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- ¼ cup small diced pepperoncini peppers, drained
- 1 Tbsp brine from pepperoncini peppers (or more to taste)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained chunk light tuna, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, diced celery, sliced green onions, diced pepperoncini peppers, pepperoncini brine, and lemon juice into a mixing bowl.
- Mix and Adjust: Mix and mash the ingredients together until thoroughly combined and smooth. Taste the mixture and add more Greek yogurt or pepperoncini brine if you prefer a creamier texture or more tang. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve: Serve the Pepperoncini Tuna Salad over fresh greens, use it as a filling for sandwiches, or enjoy it as a savory dip with crackers. Enjoy your flavorful and quick meal!
Notes
- Ensure the tuna is thoroughly drained to avoid a watery salad.
- You can adjust the amount of Greek yogurt and brine based on your preferred creaminess and tanginess.
- For a spicier salad, add more diced pepperoncini peppers.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Chunk light tuna offers a milder flavor and softer texture compared to solid white tuna.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
