Yeast Free Lemon Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Bright, herby, and loaded with Mediterranean character, this tuna salad is the kind of dish that feels like a proper meal rather than a quick fix. Crisp English cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and punchy capers give every bite real texture and depth, while fresh parsley, mint, and optional basil keep things lively and aromatic. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, and ginger — no vinegar, no fermented ingredients, nothing that would trip up a yeast-free approach. That matters more than you might think, since so many store-bought dressings and condiments sneak in vinegar or other fermented additives that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can eat with confidence. Folding the dressing in gently keeps the tuna in satisfying flakes rather than a mushy paste, which makes a noticeable difference in the final texture. It's equally good served right away or chilled for a little while, making it a smart option for meal prep or a fast weekday lunch.
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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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