Just a Mayo Free Tuna Salad
Say goodbye to heavy, mayo-laden tuna salads with this fresh and vibrant *Just a Mayo Free Tuna Salad*. Packed with protein-rich tuna and crisp, nutrient-dense veggies like celery, cucumber, and red onion, this lightened-up version is tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon vinaigrette that keeps the flavors bright and refreshing. With fresh parsley adding an herby aroma and optional cherry tomatoes or leafy greens for extra texture, this quick, no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and makes a healthy, versatile meal. Perfect on its own, as a sandwich filling, or atop your favorite greens, this mayo-free tuna salad is a must-try for a wholesome and satisfying lunch or dinner. Ideal for meal prep, the flavors only get better as they meld in the fridge!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Optional: Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Optional: Baby spinach or leafy greens
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.
Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, cucumber, and parsley to the bowl with the tuna.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the tuna and vegetables. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
If using optional ingredients, fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and/or serve the tuna salad over a bed of baby spinach or leafy greens.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days for improved flavor development. Serve in sandwiches, wraps, or as a salad topper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2300 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 78.9 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2106 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
