Bright, herby, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavor, this tuna salad is the kind of dish that feels like a real meal rather than a sad desk lunch. Kalamata olives, capers, fresh cucumber, and a handful of chopped herbs bring serious character to every forkful, while a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest ties it all together beautifully. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger give the dressing a subtle warmth that makes this version stand out from anything you'd find in a store-bought container. Speaking of store-bought — pre-made tuna salads and flavored pouches are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners and syrups that have no business being in a savory dish. Here, every single ingredient is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. The technique is simple: flake the tuna into generous chunks, fold everything together gently, and let those fresh flavors do the work. It's equally good scooped onto crackers, stuffed into lettuce cups, or eaten straight from the bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, ginger, and salt until combined.
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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