Italian Style No Mayo Tuna Salad Recipe
Regarding healthy and tasty dinners, a tuna salad can be rather satisfying. This Italian Style No Mayo Tuna Salad is the ideal option, though, if you want to avoid mayonnaise yet still enjoy a great Mediterranean flair. Packed with nutrients and bursting with taste, this salad can be a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a fulfilling snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) of tuna
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons)
- 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: Fresh arugula or mixed greens
Directions
Following these easy guidelines will help you to create your Italian-style No Mayo Tuna Salad from all the components ready:
- Get ready for the ingredients. Starting with completely draining the canned tuna, In a big mixing bowl, break it up into bite-sized bits with a fork. Next chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley.
- In the bowl with the tuna, toss the half cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, finely chopped red onion, rinsed chickpeas, sliced olives, and capers. Till well blended, gently stir the ingredients using a robust spatula or spoon.
- Dress the Salad: Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixed salad. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and Italian spice. Without the mayo’s creamy texture, the lemon juice and olive oil will be a tasty dressing.
- Carefully mix the salad once more to guarantee the dressing covers the ingredients equally. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon or salt according to your preference.
- Serve Enjoy: This salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Present it elegantly over mixed greens or rocket for a fresh, aesthetically pleasing accent.
