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Overhead shot of healthy tuna salad without mayo on top of arugula on a piece of toast on a plate. Next to plate is half a lemon and a red onion.
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Healthy Tuna Salad (No Mayo)

Healthy tuna salad (no mayo!) made with apples, bell peppers, tahini, fresh herbs, and spices. It's ready in 15 minutes, loaded with flavor, and makes an easy and healthy lunch or snack! High protein, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Course Main Course, Salad, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy tuna salad, tuna salad (no mayo), tuna salad with apples, tuna salad without mayo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 219kcal
Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

  • 2 5-ounce cans wild-caught tuna, liquid drained (I suggest tuna in water)
  • 1 cup diced green apple (105 grams)
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper (120 grams)
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion (50 grams)
  • 1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Make tuna salad. Add all ingredients to a medium-size mixing bowl and stir to combine. Adjust according to taste.
  • Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed glass container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.8g | Protein: 31.1g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 6.3g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.9mg