Mediterranean Tuna Salad (No Mayo, Gluten Free, Easy Recipe)
Say goodbye to boring tuna salad! This Mediterranean version is packed with crunchy veggies and a vibrant lemon dressing that makes every bite delicious. Ready in less than 10 minutes, it’s a simple recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 361kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans skipjack tuna
- 1/2 medium bell peppers
- 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
Lemon Herb Dressing
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp herbs de provence (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the tuna with the rest of the chopped vegetables2 cans skipjack tuna, 1/2 medium bell peppers, 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
Lemon Herb Dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon herb dressing ingredients and whisk with a fork or small whisk until combined.1 large lemon, juiced, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp herbs de provence (or Italian seasoning), 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Pour the dressing over the tuna salad and stir well.
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Notes
Tips for success:
- Drain the tuna well. Excess liquid can make the salad soggy, especially if you're using tuna packed in water or oil.
- Check the salt. If your tuna is already salted, you may want to leave it out of the dressing until you taste it together.
- Want extra dressing? Double the dressing if you plan to serve the tuna salad over greens or grain bowls, it makes a great all-purpose vinaigrette.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
