PCOS Friendly Tuna Salad with Apples and Dill
This tuna salad is a bright, refreshing twist on a classic — the kind of dish that feels light and satisfying all at once. Diced apple adds a natural sweetness and crunch that pairs beautifully with the briny tuna, while fresh dill and scallion greens keep every bite lively and aromatic. Instead of mayo, the dressing is built on extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, which means you're getting healthy fats and none of the refined ingredients that can work against hormone balance. A touch of ground ginger and fresh lemon juice round out the flavor in a way that feels intentional, not accidental. Managing blood sugar is a real priority with PCOS, and this recipe leans into that naturally — lean protein, fiber-rich celery and apple, and an anti-inflammatory fat source all in one bowl. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it an easy go-to for busy days when you still want something genuinely nourishing.
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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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