BHA & BHT Free Tuna Salad with Apples and Dill
Canned tuna is one of those pantry staples that can quietly harbor additives like BHA and BHT, which are commonly used as preservatives in processed and packaged foods. Choosing tuna packed in water and building the rest of the dish from whole, fresh ingredients means you stay completely clear of those synthetic preservatives without sacrificing anything in the flavor department. This salad is bright, crisp, and a little unexpected — sweet apple, tender celery, and fragrant fresh dill come together in a way that feels genuinely refreshing rather than just functional. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of ground ginger, which gives the whole bowl a lively, slightly tangy kick. Everything comes together in one mixing bowl with no cooking required, making it an ideal lunch or light dinner when you want something satisfying but not heavy. It holds up well in the fridge for a day, so it's also a solid make-ahead option for busy weeks when clean eating can feel hardest to pull off.
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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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