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!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, cucumber, and parsley to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette over the tuna and vegetables. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated and combined.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days for improved flavor development. Serve in sandwiches, wraps, or as a salad topper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	684.8

Total Fat 32.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 2300.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 78.9g	0%

Vitamin D 226.8IU	0%
Calcium 215.4mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 2105.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.0%

Protein: 45.1%

Carbs: 12.9%