AIP Friendly Lemon Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Bright, herby, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavor, this tuna salad comes together in minutes and serves four without any cooking required. The dressing leans on extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice instead of mayonnaise, which makes it a natural fit for an elimination-style approach that avoids nightshades, grains, and dairy. Turmeric and ginger add a warm, anti-inflammatory backbone, while Kalamata olives and capers bring that briny depth you'd expect from a coastal-inspired dish. Crisp English cucumber and a generous handful of fresh parsley and mint keep every bite feeling light and alive. Using only the green tops of the scallions is a small but intentional detail that keeps the ingredient list protocol-friendly without sacrificing any of the savory, onion-forward flavor. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent and satisfying even when you're being careful about what goes on your plate — no sad desk-lunch energy here.
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4 servings
- 3 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 english cucumber, diced small
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, ginger, and salt until combined.
- 2
Add the drained tuna to a large mixing bowl and break it apart with a fork into large flakes — not a fine mash.
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