Beef Free Tuna Salad with Apples and Dill
Bright, crisp, and packed with fresh flavor, this tuna salad is the kind of dish that feels effortless but tastes like you actually tried. Diced apple adds a juicy sweetness that plays beautifully against the briny tuna, while fresh dill and scallion greens keep every bite lively and aromatic. A simple whisked dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of ground ginger ties everything together with a light tang that's far more interesting than a mayo-heavy classic. Sliced celery brings just enough crunch to make the texture feel satisfying without weighing anything down. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making it an ideal option when you want something nourishing and genuinely delicious without much fuss. Serve it scooped over greens, tucked into a wrap, or eaten straight from the bowl — it holds up beautifully either way.
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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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