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Healthy Tuna Snack

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Rachel


Enjoy a guilt-free, delicious snack with this Tuna Snack recipe, blending creamy tuna salad and crunchy celery for a perfect healthy snack.

If you’re on the hunt for a snack that’s as nutritious as it is delicious, this Tuna Snack made with a simple tuna salad and crisp celery sticks will hit the spot.

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Combining the creamy richness of albacore tuna salad with the satisfying crunch of fresh celery, these easy-to-make “boats” offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your hunger. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch option, a healthy afternoon snack, or a simple addition to your meal prep routine, this recipe is a versatile choice that promises to delight both kids and adults alike. Get ready to enjoy a classic snack with a protein-packed twist that’s bound to become a new favorite.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

  • Quick & Easy: Ready in minutes, this recipe is perfect for a healthy snack or light lunch.
  • Healthy & Satisfying: Packed with protein and crunch, it’s a nutritious option that keeps you full.
  • Versatile: Great for lunches, snacks, or a quick meal prep option.

Ingredients Needed

  • White albacore tuna (in water)
  • Light mayo
  • Sweet relish
  • Cilantro
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Celery stalks
ingredients

Recipe Overview

Preparing the Tuna Salad

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayo, relish, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
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Assembling Celery Sticks

  1. Prepare Celery: Wash celery stalks. If desired, feel free to cut them into shorter lengths.

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  1. Fill: Spoon the tuna salad mixture into each celery piece, creating “boats.”
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Tips

  • Choosing Tuna: Opt for white albacore tuna for its clean, healthy profile.
  • Adjustments: Feel free to adjust mayo and relish quantities to taste.
  • Serving Suggestion: Pair with cherry tomatoes for a refreshing and balanced meal.

Storage

This snack is best enjoyed fresh. If needed, store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The celery may lose some crunchiness over time.

This revamped tuna salad celery sticks recipe transforms a simple can of tuna into a delightful snack or light lunch. With a mix of creamy, crunchy textures and fresh flavors, it’s a guilt-free option that’s both satisfying and delicious. Perfect for anyone looking for a healthy, quick, and enjoyable meal.

What’s your favorite healthy snack or light lunch? How do you like to enjoy your tuna salad?


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Healthy Tuna Salad Celery Sticks Snack | KitchenCents.com

Healthy Tuna Snack Celery Sticks

Yield: 2 snack servings or 1 lunch serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

These tuna salad celery sticks are creamy, crunchy, and filled with delicious albacore tuna makes these a perfect any day healthy snack or lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 4 oz can white albacore tuna in water, drained
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons light mayo
  • 1 tablespoon relish, I like sweet relish
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 to 4 stalks celery

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix tuna, mayo, relish, cilantro, salt, and pepper until combined.
  2. Wash, dry, and trim ends of celery stalks.
  3. Fill celery stalks with tuna salad mixture. Cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch pieces.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 251Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1113mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 34g

Originally Published: 05.12.2017 Updated: 03.07.2024

9 thoughts on “Healthy Tuna Snack”

  1. So good! I’ve never put cilantro in tuna salad so I was a bit skeptical,, but it was super good! Thanks for the idea!

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