Lighter Tuna Salad with Radishes and Dried Cherries

Lighter and loaded with flavor

I feel like tuna salad is one of those things you either love, or you don’t eat. I’m a tuna salad lover! When the folks from Bumble Bee Foods contacted me to try a range of their products and develop a recipe, I was thrilled!

For the days you have time to spare, this recipe for Lighter Tuna Salad with Radishes and Dried Cherries makes a great meal. Whether you have a special day planned that includes putting together brunch (add the tuna salad to long endive spears or serve over salad greens), or you’re making sandwiches for a satisfying lunch, this recipe adds a few ingredients that will make it special any time. I’ve also lightened things up by replacing half the mayonnaise with Greek-style yogurt.

On-the-go options

You might know Bumble Bee for its tuna (and it offers a wide variety of tuna), but it also has additional sea food products like salmon, shrimp, clams and more. New to me, Bumble Bee also has tuna that comes pre-seasoned — its Sensations line — perfect for days when you’re short on time. There is a Spicy Thai Chili option that includes roasted garlic, onion, paprika, and chili; Sundried Tomato & Basil; and also Lemon & Pepper. These are perfect to serve with salad greens, or over pasta or brown rice — just pop open the can and toss.

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If you’re a tuna salad lover, you’ll love this recipe for Lighter Tuna Salad with Radishes and Dried Cherries!

Disclosure: I was not compensated financially for writing this post, and the opinions are my own. I was provided with a variety of Bumble Bee product for my use.

Recipe for Lighter Tuna Salad with Radishes and Dried Cherries
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2, 5-ounce cans Bumble Bee® Chunk White Albacore in Water
• 4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Greek-style plain yogurt
• 4 radishes, diced
• 3 tablespoons diced white onion
• 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons dried cherries
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drain the water from the cans, and add the tuna to a small bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to reach your desired chunkiness.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-fat mayonnaise and the Greek-style yogurt.
3. Add the dill, radishes and onion to the mayonnaise-yogurt mixture and mix together. Season with the salt and pepper.
4. Add the tuna, and mix to coat it. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
5. Fold in the sunflower seeds and dried cherries. Mix well to coat and evenly distribute all the ingredients.
6. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.

Serves 4