Artificial Flavors Free Tuna Salad with Apples and Dill
This tuna salad is a bright, refreshing twist on a classic, swapping out heavy mayo for a light olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing that lets every ingredient shine. Crisp diced apple adds a subtle sweetness, while fresh dill and scallion greens bring a herby, garden-fresh lift that makes each bite feel genuinely vibrant. A touch of ground ginger and a squeeze of lemon juice round out the dressing with just enough warmth and zing to keep things interesting. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — no bottled sauces, no flavor packets, nothing that raises questions about what's actually in the mix. That matters more than people realize with canned tuna dishes, where store-bought versions and pre-seasoned blends often sneak in natural and artificial flavor additives. Tossing it together takes just minutes, and it holds up well in the fridge if you want to prep it ahead for a quick lunch.
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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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