Light Tuna Corn Salad

Recipe infographic: Light Tuna Corn Salad — ingredients and step-by-step visual guide

This light tuna corn salad is proof that healthy eating never has to be boring. Flaky tuna, sweet corn, crunchy cucumbers, and hard-boiled eggs come together in a creamy sour cream and mustard dressing — no mayo needed. It is high in protein, endlessly fresh, and ready in minutes, making it perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or meal prep.

Bowl of light tuna corn salad with eggs and cucumbers

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large can (about 200 g / 7 oz) canned corn, no added sugar
  • 1 can (about 140 g / 5 oz) tuna in its own juice
  • 4 cucumbers, juicy
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 heaping tbsp sour cream
  • Mustard to taste
  • Ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Dice the boiled eggs and cucumbers. In a salad bowl, combine the eggs, cucumbers, corn, and canned tuna, and salt to taste.
  2. For the dressing, mix the sour cream with the mustard and black pepper.
  3. Dress the salad and enjoy.

Tips

  • Drain the tuna and corn well so the salad stays crisp, not watery. For another crunchy favorite, try our Tuna Salad with Pickles.
  • Swap the sour cream for Greek yogurt for even more protein. Allrecipes has plenty of ideas for light, no-mayo dressings.
  • Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving so the flavors meld beautifully. For a warm-weather showstopper, try our Seared Tuna Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Avocado.

Nutrition (per 100 g): 150 kcal, protein 27 g, fat 5 g, carbs 6 g.

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