Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo (Healthy)
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo, a healthy and satisfying dish perfect for busy days. This refreshing salad combines protein-packed tuna with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing, making it an ideal choice for lunch, picnics, or light dinners. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-mayo salad offers a creamy texture thanks to Greek yogurt while keeping calories in check. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with pita pockets, crackers, or a bed of greens for a versatile meal that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna, 5 ounces each
- ¼ English cucumber, chopped
- 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ red onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 10 olives, chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt, more to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, more to taste
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the tuna thoroughly to remove excess liquid.
- Chop the English cucumber, celery, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.
- Finely chop fresh parsley, dill, and olives.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained tuna with all chopped vegetables and herbs.
- Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 35mg