Oats Free Tuna Salad with Cucumber and Dill

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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Oats Free Tuna Salad with Cucumber and Dill

Crisp cucumber, bright dill, and flaky tuna come together in a light, refreshing salad that feels like something you'd order at a sunny café. The dressing is a simple whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger — no mayo, no fuss, just clean and vibrant flavor. Scallion greens and celery add a satisfying crunch, while the fresh dill ties everything together with that unmistakable herby punch. Because every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking into your bowl. Serve it scooped into butter lettuce cups or piled onto cucumber rounds for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes. It works beautifully as a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing appetizer spread.

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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.

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