Oats 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 a punchy, briny depth that pairs beautifully with the flaky tuna, while a lemon-turmeric dressing ties everything together with a warm, citrusy kick. Because the whole recipe is built around naturally whole ingredients — canned tuna, fresh vegetables, olive oil, and herbs — there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden grain-based fillers or thickeners that can sneak into store-bought versions. The cucumber keeps things crisp and refreshing, and folding rather than mashing the tuna means you get satisfying texture in every bite. Ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the dressing feel a little unexpected in the best way. It comes together in one bowl with minimal prep, and it's just as good straight from the fridge the next day, making it an easy go-to when you want something light but genuinely satisfying.
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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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