5-Ingredient Tuna Salad
A bright, protein-rich tuna salad you can put together with just five simple pantry items — no cooking and no fuss.
When your grocery list is short and your patience is shorter, five ingredients is the sweet spot. This recipe leans on pantry staples that keep for weeks, making it a reliable choice for 5-ingredient meals for older adults.
It comes together in one bowl, needs no stove, and gives you a generous helping of lean protein to carry you through the afternoon.
How to make it
Open and drain the tuna well, then flake it into a medium bowl with a fork.
Stir in the Greek yogurt and lemon juice until the tuna is creamy.
Fold in the chopped celery for a little crunch.
Taste and add a pinch of black pepper if you like.
Spoon onto whole-grain bread or scoop with crackers, and enjoy right away.
Cook's note
Greek yogurt stands in for mayonnaise here, adding extra protein while keeping things light. If you prefer the classic taste, a spoonful of mayonnaise works just as well.
