AIP Friendly Italian Tuna Salad with Olives
This bright, herb-forward tuna salad is the kind of dish that feels effortlessly Italian — briny Castelvetrano olives, capers, fresh parsley, and basil all folded together with flaky olive oil-packed tuna. The dressing leans on extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar for acidity, with ground ginger and turmeric adding a subtle warmth that makes the whole bowl feel a little more interesting than your average lunch. Following the autoimmune protocol means skipping a lot of the usual flavor shortcuts — no nightshade-based spices, no grains, no dairy — and this recipe works beautifully within those boundaries without feeling like anything is missing. Everything here is straightforward and compliant: quality tuna, whole herbs, and anti-inflammatory spices that actually pull their weight. The technique is simple too — you flake the tuna gently so it stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into a paste, then fold the dressing through with a light hand. It comes together in minutes and serves four, making it a smart option for meal prep or a quick weekday lunch. A squeeze of lemon right before eating ties everything together and keeps it tasting fresh.
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4 servings
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- ½ cup castelvetrano olives, pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp red onion, very finely minced (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, turmeric, and salt until combined.
- 2
Add the drained tuna to a large mixing bowl and break it into large flakes with a fork, leaving some texture rather than mashing it smooth.
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