Coconut Free Lemon Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Bright, herby, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavor, this tuna salad is the kind of dish that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes to pull together. Kalamata olives, capers, fresh cucumber, and a handful of chopped herbs give it real personality, while a lemony dressing spiked with turmeric and ginger ties everything together with a warm, golden finish. The whole thing comes together in one bowl — no cooking required, just a little chopping and a good whisk. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally whole, there's no need to scan labels for hidden coconut derivatives that sometimes sneak into store-bought dressings or flavored tuna products. The olive oil and fresh lemon juice base keeps the dressing clean and vibrant without any tropical oils or additives. Serve it immediately for the freshest bite, or let it chill for a bit and let those flavors deepen — either way, it's an easy win for lunch, a light dinner, or meal prep.
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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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