Description
Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad (No Mayo) is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This vibrant salad combines protein-packed tuna with fresh vegetables, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic herbs, making it a nutritious choice that requires just 5 minutes of prep time. Ideal for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or served over greens, this no-mayo option is both light and satisfying. Enjoy the refreshing flavors while knowing you’re nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting friends, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 cans skipjack tuna
- 1/2 medium bell pepper
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1 large roasted red pepper
- 2 tbsp capers, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp herbs de provence
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and roasted red pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained skipjack tuna with chopped vegetables.
- Add capers and parsley.
- Pour in lemon juice and olive oil, then add dijon mustard, herbs de provence, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Gently mix everything until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and crunch. Chill the salad in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Try adding olives or chickpeas for extra textures.