Cinnamon Free Tuna Salad with Cucumber and Dill
This bright, herb-forward tuna salad is the kind of lunch that actually makes you excited to open the fridge. Crisp English cucumber, tender celery, and a generous handful of fresh dill give it a clean, garden-fresh flavor that feels a world away from the heavy, mayo-laden versions you might be used to. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a squeeze of lemon juice, with ground turmeric and ginger adding a subtle warmth and gorgeous golden hue. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, you never have to second-guess a label or worry about a hidden spice blend sneaking something unwanted into your meal. Served on cool butter lettuce leaves or crisp cucumber rounds, it's light enough for a warm afternoon but satisfying enough to keep you going. It comes together in minutes and scales up easily, making it just as practical for a solo weekday lunch as it is for a casual spread with friends.
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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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