Mayo Free Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime staples with this refreshing and healthy Mayo-Free Tuna Salad! Packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients, this recipe swaps traditional mayonnaise for a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, giving it a light and tangy twist. Tender chunks of tuna are paired with crunchy celery, crisp cucumber, and finely diced red onion, while fresh parsley adds a burst of herbaceous freshness. A touch of Dijon mustard enhances the flavor profile, making each bite irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile tuna salad is perfect as a sandwich filler, a topping for your favorite greens, or as a protein-packed snack. Low-carb, dairy-free, and full of wholesome goodness, it’s an easy-to-make dish that caters to anyone craving a healthier update to a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna (in water or oil), drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, finely diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, breaking it up into small flakes with a fork.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until emulsified.
Pour the olive oil and lemon dressing over the tuna and gently toss to coat.
Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, parsley, and cucumber to the bowl with the tuna.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing everything together until well combined.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy your mayo-free tuna salad as a sandwich filling, a topping for leafy greens, or on its own as a light and healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 455 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*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.
