Mayonnaise-Free Tuna Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Mayonnaise-Free Tuna Salad
20 min.
4
234kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy lunch option that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare? Look no further than this Mayonnaise-Free Tuna Salad! Packed with flavor and nutrition, this gluten-free dish is perfect for anyone seeking a lighter alternative to traditional tuna salad. With a delightful combination of fresh ingredients, this recipe is not only quick to whip up—taking just 20 minutes—but it also serves four, making it ideal for meal prep or a family lunch.

Imagine the savory taste of water-packed tuna, perfectly complemented by the crunch of chopped celery and the briny goodness of black and green olives. The addition of fresh herbs like cilantro and dill weed elevates the flavor profile, while the zesty kick from lemon and lime juice adds a refreshing twist. Plus, with the richness of Parmesan and Cheddar cheese, this salad is sure to satisfy your cravings without the heaviness of mayonnaise.

Whether you’re enjoying it as a main course for lunch or dinner, this Mayonnaise-Free Tuna Salad is a versatile dish that can be served on its own, in a wrap, or atop a bed of greens. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, you can indulge guilt-free. So grab your mixing bowl and get ready to create a meal that’s not only delicious but also nourishing!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olives black sliced
  • 0.3 cup celery chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon dill weed 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh minced
  • clove garlic minced
  • tablespoons olives green sliced
  • tablespoons green onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • teaspoons juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons juice of lime 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12 ounce water-packed tuna flaked drained canned

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Mix tuna, celery, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, black olives, green olives, green onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl. Beat olive oil, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl; drizzle over the tuna mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein36.24%
Fat58.65%
Carbs5.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
14.346956512202%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.59mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.25mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.12kcal
11.71%
Fat:15.21g
23.4%
Saturated Fat:4.51g
28.17%
Carbohydrates:2.98g
0.99%
Net Carbohydrates:2.3g
0.84%
Sugar:0.4g
0.44%
Cholesterol:47.28mg
15.76%
Sodium:733.89mg
31.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.14g
42.28%
Selenium:63.52µg
90.75%
Vitamin B3:8.53mg
42.67%
Vitamin B12:2.4µg
39.97%
Phosphorus:218.08mg
21.81%
Calcium:170.04mg
17%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.46%
Vitamin K:14.45µg
13.76%
Vitamin E:1.91mg
12.76%
Iron:1.67mg
9.26%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.84%
Zinc:1.31mg
8.73%
Vitamin D:1.12µg
7.46%
Magnesium:28.68mg
7.17%
Vitamin A:345.91IU
6.92%
Potassium:218.83mg
6.25%
Copper:0.07mg
3.63%
Vitamin C:2.84mg
3.44%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.41%
Folate:12.12µg
3.03%
Fiber:0.68g
2.72%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.63%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.31%
Source:Allrecipes