Tuna Salad Without Mayo
This healthy Mediterranean tuna salad without mayo is packed full of bright and zippy flavors and is tossed with a light lemon garlic dressing. Loaded with protein, this recipe makes for a great meal prep lunch option or picnic dish!
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 1 can tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 1 14oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
- 4 cups loosely packed fresh arugula or butter lettuce cups
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup minced shallot or red onion
Lemon Garlic Dressing
- 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp white sugar
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a jar, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, 1 tsp dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp sugar, pinch of red pepper flakes and 1/3 cup olive oil. Shake well.
- In a bowl, combine the tuna, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, cucumber, capers, and shallot. Drizzle on the lemon garlic vinaigrette and toss well. Stir in fresh arugula or serve in butter lettuce cups.
Notes
See the "Ingredients and Substitutions" notes above for a variety of ways to customize this tuna salad with different flavors.
You can meal prep this salad ahead of time and it will keep in the fridge for up to three days. Pack the lettuce separately so that it doesn't get soggy.
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