Cashew Free Tuna Salad with Cucumber and Dill
Bright, herby, and refreshingly light, this tuna salad skips the heavy mayo entirely in favor of a zippy olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing that actually lets the other flavors shine. Crisp English cucumber, crunchy celery, and a generous handful of fresh dill make every bite feel clean and satisfying rather than dense or cloying. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add a subtle warmth that you won't see coming but will absolutely want again. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with just a fork and a few minutes of chopping — no cooking required. Spooned onto butter lettuce leaves or piled onto cucumber rounds, it makes a stunning lunch that looks far more effort-intensive than it actually is. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to squint at labels or worry about hidden nut-based fillers sneaking into your meal. It's the kind of recipe you'll keep coming back to on busy weekdays when you want something nourishing that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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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.
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