Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo (Healthy)
Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo (Healthy) is a refreshing and nutritious twist on the classic tuna salad. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish combines protein-packed canned tuna with vibrant, crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs. Tossed in a zesty lemon dressing and creamy Greek yogurt, it’s a guilt-free option perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Enjoy it in a pita pocket, atop mixed greens, or alongside your favorite crackers for a versatile meal that’s both satisfying and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cans tuna (5 ounces each)
- ¼ English cucumber, chopped
- 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ red onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 10 olives (kalamata or green), chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna from the cans.
- Chop the vegetables: cucumber, celery, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and dill.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna with all the chopped ingredients.
- Add Greek yogurt and lemon juice to the mixture.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; serve immediately or chill for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 45mg