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    Healthy No Mayo Tuna Salad

    Published: Mar 1, 2022 by Katelyn | With Sweet Honey · This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

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    Calling all tuna fans! This healthy no mayo tuna salad is the perfect feel-good lunch that is full of veggies and flavor! It’s also dairy free and paleo friendly and can easily be served on lettuce wraps or sandwiches.

    tuna salad in a sandwich with lettuce on plate

    Why you’ll like this recipe

    Easy to make: It doesn’t get much easier than this recipe. Simply add all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together! Nothing better than a quick healthy lunch to kickstart your day..

    Healthy Ingredients: Made with carrots, celery, bell peppers, and red onion, this tuna salad is a great way to get some veggies in your diet.

    No Mayo: This tuna salad is made without mayo which means it doesn’t spoil as easily. Making this tuna salad recipe awesome for picnics or outside gatherings!

    tuna salad with chopped celery, chopped red bell peppers, chopped red onion and shredded carrots in a large glass mixing bowl with a spoon

    Ingredients for tuna salad without mayo

    This tuna salad is a go-to when it comes to quick and easy meals. I usually have these ingredients in my fridge or pantry and they come together in a flavorful way.

    • Tuna
    • Celery
    • Carrot
    • Bell pepper
    • Red onion
    • Dijon mustard
    • Lemon juice
    • Dill weed
    • Garlic powder
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and pepper
    tuna salad ingredients separated in a glass bowl

    How to make healthy no mayo tuna salad

    Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, olive oil, salt and pepper.

    dijon dressing in a small glass bowl with a whisk

    Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and red onion. Add the dressing and stir together. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

    tuna salad in a glass mixing bowl

    Step 3: Chill in the fridge or serve right away.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Do you need to cook canned tuna?

    Nope! Canned tuna is already cooked before they package it. Just drain the canned tuna and mix with the rest of the ingredients.

    How often can you eat tuna?

    Tuna shouldn’t be eaten every day because it contains high amounts of mercury. That being said, tuna is nutritious and a great source of protein that can be enjoyed in moderation.

    tuna salad sandwich cut in half and stacked on a plate

    How to serve tuna salad

    I have definitely eaten tuna salad by itself so it doesn't necessarily need to be served with anything. Though, this tuna salad is also delicious on sandwiches or lettuce wraps.

    How to store healthy no mayo tuna salad

    Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 5 days in an airtight container.

    More Healthy Meal Ideas:

    • Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
    • Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon With Brussels Sprouts
    • Easy Veggie Hummus Sandwich
    • Baked Tuscan Chicken

    If you’ve tried this recipe or others, let us know in the comments below! We always love hearing from you. Also feel free to follow along on Instagram and Pinterest where we share more recipes and food photography!

    This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting With Sweet Honey!

    tuna salad in a sandwich with lettuce on plate

    Healthy No Mayo Tuna Salad

    This healthy no mayo tuna salad is the perfect feel-good lunch that is full of veggies and flavor! It’s also dairy free and paleo friendly and can easily be served on lettuce wraps or sandwiches.
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    Course: Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: healthy lunch, tuna salad, tuna sandwich
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    116 Katelyn | With Sweet Honey

    Ingredients

    • 3 5 oz tuna canned drained
    • ¼ cup celery chopped
    • ¼ cup carrots shredded
    • ¼ cup bell pepper chopped
    • 2 tbsp red onion chopped

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup dijon mustard
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp dill weed
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • salt to taste
    • ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, olive oil, salt and pepper.
    • In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and red onion. Add the dressing and stir together. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 5 days in an airtight container.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.1g | Protein: 21.8g | Fat: 1.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
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