Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo (Healthy)
Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo (Healthy) is a refreshing and nutritious meal option that can be prepared in just 10 minutes. This delightful salad combines protein-packed tuna with crunchy fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, all brought together with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. It’s perfect for busy days, picnics, or meal prep, providing a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Enjoy it on its own, in a pita pocket, or paired with your favorite crackers for a versatile dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna (5 ounces each)
- ¼ English cucumber (chopped)
- 10 cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- ¼ red onion (chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- 10 olives (chopped, kalamata or green manzanilla)
- ½ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh dill (chopped)
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and chop the cucumbers, celery, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, dill, and olives.
- In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna with chopped vegetables and herbs.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and add Greek yogurt along with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg