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No Mayo Tuna Salad

January 11, 2018 By Katie Moseman 2 Comments

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This post was sponsored by Bella Portofino as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Yes, tuna salad without mayonnaise can be delicious! Try this No Mayo Tuna Salad recipe with fresh parsley, lemon zest, celery, and Greek yogurt. Fresh, light, flavorful, and perfectly suited for topping sandwiches or green salads.

Scoop of no mayo tuna salad on romaine lettuce and a white plate

No Mayo Tuna Salad

Like so many classic recipes, the trick to good tuna salad is to use not more ingredients, but better ingredients.

I’ve seen tuna salad recipes with more than a dozen ingredients.  In my opinion, tuna salad doesn’t need to be that complicated.  When you select high-quality ingredients, you can let their flavor shine, rather pitting many competing flavors against each other.

Traditional tuna salad has only a few ingredients: tuna, some mayonnaise, a little seasoning, and maybe some celery or relish.  When you use a high quality tuna packed in oil rather than water, you don’t need even need mayonnaise.

I like to use Bella Portofino wild-caught yellowfin tuna. It’s hand-selected tuna packed in extra virgin olive oil with a dash of sea salt for a smooth, mellow flavor and a tender texture.

Bella Portofino yellowfin tuna cans

Since Bella Portofino tuna is an excellent source of protein and a natural source of omega-3s, it’s the perfect healthier choice for the new year.

Along with Bella Portofino tuna, I’m using a little Greek yogurt in this no mayo tuna salad to provide the creaminess you would typically expect in a tuna salad. Greek yogurt is as creamy as mayonnaise, and it adds a pleasant tanginess that accentuates the other ingredients.

Forkful of tuna salad and romaine

In my opinion, you also need a little texture and a little green stuff in any tuna salad, so I’m also including celery for crunch and parsley for green stuff.  A touch of lemon zest adds lemon flavor without the powerful acidity of lemon juice.  If you’re used to the sweetness of sweet pickle relish, you can add that in.  It’s optional.

Bella Portofino tuna with plate of no mayo tuna salad

Once you begin to mix the ingredients together, you’ll amazed by the exceptionally smooth, mellow flavor and tender texture of Bella Portofino yellowfin tuna.  It’ll really take your tuna salad without mayonnaise to the next level.

Scoop of no mayo tuna salad on romaine lettuce and a white plate
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No Mayo Tuna Salad

Yes, tuna salad without mayonnaise can be delicious! Try this No Mayo Tuna Salad recipe with fresh parsley, lemon zest, celery, and Greek yogurt. Fresh, light, flavorful, and perfectly suited for topping sandwiches or green salads.

Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 163 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounces Bella Portofino yellowfin tuna in oil drained
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest
  • finely ground black pepper about a pinch
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt I used 2%
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish optional

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.  Serve immediately, or cover airtight and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts
No Mayo Tuna Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 367mg16%
Potassium 200mg6%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 455IU9%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Moira

    January 11, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Can you use dried parsley instead of fresh?

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    • Katie Moseman

      January 11, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      Yes, but just use a teaspoon if it’s dried.

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