Description
Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad (No Mayo) is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines fresh ingredients for a quick meal option. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this salad is perfect for busy days or leisurely weekends. Its versatile nature means you can enjoy it on whole grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or over a bed of greens. With its dairy-free and gluten-free profile, this dish caters to various dietary needs without compromising on flavor. In just five minutes, you can whip up a satisfying salad that not only nourishes your body but also delights your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans skipjack tuna
- 1/2 medium bell pepper
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1 large roasted red pepper
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and roasted red pepper into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna with chopped vegetables, capers, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dijon mustard, olive oil, herbs de Provence, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg