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    Published: Feb 22, 2023 by Erika Burt & Danielle Coonerty

    Tuna Salad without Mayo

    This tuna salad without mayo recipe is creamy and delicious. It is so quick to make this fresh and tasty tuna salad for a healthy lunch.
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    Looking for a creamy tuna salad without mayo, then we have got you! You don’t need mayo to make a creamy and delicious tuna salad. We use Greek yoghurt and olive oil in this recipe along with some fresh herbs and spices to really pack in the flavour. It is fresh, tasty and super quick to throw together. A great option for meal prep and we love to have it for packed lunches during the week, either on a bed of salad, in a wrap or with some crackers.

    Looking for a creamy tuna salad without mayo, then we have got you! You don't need mayo to make a creamy and delicious tuna salad.

    Ingredients to make tuna salad without mayo

    The secret to a creamy tuna salad without mayo is Greek yoghurt! Of course, you want just plain Greek yoghurt that is unflavoured and unsweetened. You can use full-fat or reduced-fat Greek yoghurt, both work well in this recipe, so use whichever you prefer. We also love to add fresh herbs, lemon juice and some spices to give our tuna salad without mayo a flavour boost.

    We prefer to use canned tuna in spring water, which we then drain well. The ingredients in the canned tuna we use are usually just tuna, spring water and salt. We like the Sirena brand as they only use pole and line-caught tuna, which is better for the ocean.

    Here are the ingredients we use in our tuna salad without mayo;

    • canned tuna in springwater, well drained
    • Greek yoghurt
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • fresh chives
    • fresh parsley
    • lemon juice
    • garlic powder
    • salt & pepper
    Ingredients for the tuna salad without mayo

    How to serve tuna salad without mayo

    Tuna salad without mayo is a great meal prep option for packed lunches during the week. You can make one or two batches of this recipe and you will then have lunch organised for 2 or 4 days that week. The best part is that you can serve it differently each day so you don’t feel like you are having the same lunch every day. One day on a bed of salad and another day on a wrap toasted with cheese. The options are endless!

    Here are some of our favourite ways to serve tuna salad without mayo;

    • On a sandwich, roll, wrap or pita
    • On a bed of lettuce or in a lettuce wrap
    • On a large cracker
    • With small crackers or chips for dipping
    • On its own with a fork
    • On nori sheets
    • With veggie sticks for dipping
    • On a piece of toast with melted cheese
    Tuna salad without mayo on a large cracker.

    Other salad recipes without mayonnaise

    If you are a salad lover but not a mayonnaise lover then we have some delicious salad recipes for you. Here are some of our favourite salads with no mayonnaise in sight!

    • Smoked chicken salad
    • Tandoori chicken salad
    • Roasted pepper salad
    • Roasted pumpkin salad
    • Mediterranean chopped salad
    • Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes
    Smoked chicken salad
    Smoked chicken salad
    Tandori chicken salad
    Tandoori chicken salad
    Roasted pepper salad
    Roasted pepper salad

    Steps for making tuna salad without mayo

    All the tuna salad without mayo ingredients in a glass pyrex bowl
    Prepare all the ingredients and place in a bowl
    All the ingredients mixed together in a glass pyrex bowl with a light blue spatula in the mix
    Mix well to combine

    Tips & Suggestions

    • This tuna salad without mayo is a great make ahead lunch option. It will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days in an airtight container.
    • You can easily double this recipe if you would like to make 4 serves.
    • Some great serving suggestions for this tuna salad without mayo are on a bed of salad, with some crunchy crackers or on a tuna toasted/grilled sandwich or melt.
    • This tuna salad with mayo can be a little more watery than a traditional tuna salad. Make sure you drain the tuna well before making it.
    • We also recommend you keep this tuna salad separate from what you are serving it with until just prior to serving.

    Make it Low Carb

    • This tuna salad without mayo is naturally low carb. For a low carb meal serve it on a bed of salad, in lettuce wraps or with your favourite low carb cracker.
    Tuna salad without mayo in a large cracker on a dark grey plate

    Equipment

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    You may need –

    • Pyrex storage containers
    Tuna salad without mayo in a lettuce cup

    Tuna Salad without Mayo

    This tuna salad without mayo is quick and easy to make so perfect for a make ahead lunch on a busy weekday. The combination of fresh herbs, lemon and yoghurt makes for a tasty yet light & fresh tuna salad. Even without mayo, this tuna salad is still creamy and delicious and stores well in the fridge for a few days, so great for meal prep too. This recipe is very versatile and can be easily served in lettuce cups or on a bed of salad if you are one of our low carb followers.

    If you like this recipe, please give it a 5 star rating.

    If you like this recipe you may also like…

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    • Smoked Chicken Salad
    • Tandoori Chicken Salad

    Tuna Salad without Mayo

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    This tuna salad without mayo recipe is creamy and delicious. It is so quick to make this fresh and tasty tuna salad for a healthy lunch.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Have Butter will Travel Erika Burt & Danielle Coonerty
    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: Salad
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Erika Burt & Danielle Coonerty

    Ingredients

    • 150 g tuna in springwater, well drained (185g net can)
    • ⅓ cup Greek yoghurt
    • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
    • 2 tsp parsley, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients together in a bowl and stir well to ensure it is well combined.
    • Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

    Notes

    Tips & Suggestions

      • This is a great make ahead lunch option. It will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days in an airtight container.
      • You can easily double this recipe if you would like to make 4 serves.
      • Some great serving suggestions for this tuna salad are on a bed of salad, with some crunchy crackers or on a tuna toasted/grilled sandwich or melt.
      • This tuna salad without mayo can be a little more watery than a traditional tuna salad. Make sure you drain the tuna well before making it.
      • We also recommend you keep this tuna salad separate from what you are serving it with until just prior to serving.
    NOTE: THIS IS BASED ON THE INGREDIENTS WE USED, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE INGREDIENTS USED. 

    Nutrition Per Serve

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 2.8g
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    1. Tia says

      February 23, 2023 at 3:43 am

      Such a tasty recipe. I think I might prefer the Greek yoghurt to mayo now!
      YUM.

      Reply
      • havebutterwilltravel says

        February 23, 2023 at 2:10 pm

        So glad to hear Tia – thanks!

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