Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo (Healthy) Recipe
This Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a healthy, no-mayo alternative packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and tangy Greek yogurt. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it combines the flavors of lemon, dill, and olives for a refreshing taste that is both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad
- 2 cans tuna, 5 ounces each (preferably Wild Planet or Safe Catch, no need to drain)
- ¼ English cucumber, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered (about ¼ cup)
- ¼ red onion, chopped (about ¼ cup)
- 1 stalk celery, chopped (about ¼ cup)
- 10 olives (kalamata or green manzanilla), chopped (about ¼ cup)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, loosely packed, chopped
- 1 large lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup lemon juice)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional, especially if tuna is not packed in olive oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and herbs: Chop the English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, celery, red onion, fresh parsley, dill, and olives into small pieces suitable for mixing. This ensures all flavors meld together perfectly in the salad.
- Combine the ingredients: In a medium bowl, flake the tuna using a fork. Add the chopped vegetables, herbs, and olives. Pour in the Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the optional extra-virgin olive oil if desired.
- Mix the salad: Stir everything together thoroughly so that the tuna is evenly coated with the yogurt and the flavors are well distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned tuna packed in olive oil for richer flavor and to potentially omit the added olive oil.
- The Greek yogurt adds creaminess without using mayonnaise, making this salad lighter and healthier.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and salt to your taste preferences.
- Can be served immediately or chilled for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld further.
- This salad is great as a standalone meal or served on whole grain bread or lettuce wraps.
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