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No Mayo Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe made with tuna, bell peppers, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice in a serving bowl.

No Mayo Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe

This No Mayo Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe is a fresh, healthy, high-protein lunch made with canned tuna, colorful bell peppers, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and Mediterranean spices. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy Mediterranean tuna salad without mayo is perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or a quick and nutritious lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can tuna - (5-ounce) drained
  • 1/4 medium onion - finely chopped
  • 1/4 medium green bell pepper - finely chopped
  • 1/4 medium orange bell pepper ( or red bell pepper) - finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley - chopped
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar - add another 1 tbsp if you like it more zesty
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice - add another 1 tbsp if you like it more zesty
  • 1/4 tsp salt - or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes - optional

Method
 

  1. Drain the tuna well and transfer it to a medium bowl. Flake it apart gently with a fork.
    Drained canned tuna in a bowl for Mediterranean tuna salad.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and parsley to the bowl with the tuna.
    Chopped bell peppers, onion, and parsley added to a bowl of tuna for Mediterranean tuna salad.
  3. Add the extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cumin, and coriander.
    Olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, coriander, and spices were added for a no mayo tuna salad
  4. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
    Mediterranean tuna salad being tossed together with olive oil dressing, vegetables, and herbs.
  5. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for even more flavor.
    Healthy Mediterranean tuna salad without mayo mixed with fresh vegetables, herbs, olive oil, and Mediterranean spices.

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Notes

  • Use tuna packed in water or olive oil.
  • Red bell pepper can be substituted for orange bell pepper.
  • For extra crunch, add diced cucumber or celery.
  • Allowing the salad to chill before serving helps the flavors meld together.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes to make the salad milder or spicier.