Chicken Free Lemon Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Bright, herby, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, this tuna salad is the kind of dish that feels like a proper meal rather than a quick fix. Kalamata olives, capers, fresh mint, and parsley bring serious depth, while a lemon-turmeric dressing ties everything together with a warm, citrusy kick. The cucumber adds satisfying crunch, and the scallion greens keep things light and fresh without any overpowering bite. Because the whole recipe is built around pantry-friendly canned tuna and crisp vegetables, there's no need to worry about hidden poultry ingredients sneaking in through processed proteins or pre-made sauces. Whisking the dressing from scratch with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices means you stay in full control of every single component. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it an effortless option for lunch, a light dinner, or meal prep that holds up beautifully in the fridge.
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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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