Shelly's Healthy Tuna Lime and Veggie Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Shelly's Healthy Tuna Lime and Veggie Salad is the ultimate go-to recipe for a light yet satisfying meal. This no-cook dish features protein-rich canned tuna paired with vibrant veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, all brought together by a refreshing lime and olive oil dressing infused with garlic and cilantro. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, every bite offers a burst of freshness with a hint of citrusy zing. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for meal prep or quick lunches, this salad can be enjoyed on its own or atop a bed of crisp mixed greens for added crunch. Healthy, flavorful, and gluten-free, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser for those seeking nourishing meals that don’t sacrifice taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water), drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 whole lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups mixed greens (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the drained tuna and flake it apart with a fork.

Step 2

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro into the bowl with the tuna. Gently toss to combine.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad, then gently mix until everything is well coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if desired.

Step 6

Serve the tuna lime and veggie salad as is or over a bed of mixed greens for extra crunch and color.

Step 7

Enjoy immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1182.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	941.6

Total Fat 60.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 1776.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 57.7g	0%

Vitamin D 136IU	0%
Calcium 260.5mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 3040.4mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 23.2%