Artificial Flavors Free Tuna Salad with Cucumber and Dill
Bright, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this tuna salad skips the heavy mayo and leans on a zippy olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing instead. Fresh dill, crisp English cucumber, and scallion greens give every bite a garden-fresh quality that feels a world away from the sad, gloppy versions you might find in a deli case. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add subtle warmth and depth without any mystery ingredients — just real spices you can see and smell. That's the beauty of building the dressing yourself: you know exactly what's going in, with no artificial flavor enhancers hiding in a store-bought condiment. Flaking the tuna by hand rather than mashing it keeps the texture satisfying and a little rustic, which makes it feel more like a proper meal than a quick fix. Spoon it onto butter lettuce cups or cucumber rounds for a light, elegant presentation that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for entertaining.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 medium english cucumber, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- butter lettuce leaves or sliced cucumber rounds, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, and salt until combined.
- 2
Add the drained tuna to the bowl and break it into flakes with a fork, leaving some texture rather than mashing it smooth.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!