Name: Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans tuna, 5 ounces each (preferably Wild Planet or Safe Catch brands, no need to drain); ¼ English cucumber, chopped (½ cup); 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered (¼ cup); ¼ red onion, chopped (¼ cup); 1 stalk celery, chopped (¼ cup); 10 olives (kalamata or green manzanilla), chopped (¼ cup); ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ cup fresh dill, loosely packed, chopped; 1 large lemon, juiced (¼ cup lemon juice); ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp kosher salt (more to taste); ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional, suggested if tuna is not packed in olive oil)

Ingredients

Tuna

2 cans tuna, 5 ounces each (preferably Wild Planet or Safe Catch brands, no need to drain)

Vegetables & Herbs

¼ English cucumber, chopped (½ cup)
10 cherry tomatoes, quartered (¼ cup)
¼ red onion, chopped (¼ cup)
1 stalk celery, chopped (¼ cup)
10 olives (kalamata or green manzanilla), chopped (¼ cup)
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup fresh dill, loosely packed, chopped

Dressing

1 large lemon, juiced (¼ cup lemon juice)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional, suggested if tuna is not packed in olive oil)

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Instructions

Prepare the vegetables and herbs: Chop the English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, celery, fresh parsley, fresh dill, and olives into bite-sized pieces. Flake the tuna into a medium mixing bowl, ensuring it is evenly broken up.
Combine all ingredients: Add all the chopped vegetables, herbs, and olives into the bowl with the tuna. Pour in the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the optional extra-virgin olive oil on top for additional flavor, especially if your tuna isn't packed in olive oil.
Mix thoroughly: Stir all ingredients together gently but well to combine, ensuring the tuna, vegetables, and dressing are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1-2 days.
If avoiding dairy, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt, but it will slightly alter the flavor profile.
Using tuna packed in olive oil enhances the salad’s richness; if using water-packed tuna, adding the suggested olive oil is recommended.
Feel free to customize the olive variety or add capers for extra briny flavor.
This salad pairs well with whole grain bread, crackers, or stuffed into pita pockets for a light meal.

Author: Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Low Fat