Low Sugar Tuna Salad with Apples and Dill
Bright, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this tuna salad takes a classic lunchbox staple somewhere far more interesting. Diced apple brings natural sweetness and a satisfying crunch, while fresh dill and scallion greens keep every bite lively and aromatic. The dressing is a simple whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of ground ginger — no sweeteners needed, because the fruit does all that work on its own. That's exactly what makes this recipe such a smart choice when you're avoiding added sugars: the flavor feels indulgent without a single gram of anything processed sneaking in. Store-bought tuna salads and deli versions almost always contain sweetened mayo or relish, so making it yourself with these clean, whole ingredients is genuinely worth the five minutes it takes. Toss everything together, taste for salt and lemon, and you've got a protein-packed meal that works stuffed into lettuce cups, piled on crackers, or eaten straight from the bowl.
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2 servings
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and diced small
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 2 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Drain the tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to break up any large chunks into flakes.
- 2
Add the diced apple, sliced celery, scallion greens, and fresh dill to the bowl with the tuna.
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