Lemon Dill Tuna Salad
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Use this Lemon Dill Tuna Salad recipe to make a healthy tuna salad without mayo. Instead of mayo this tuna salad is made with a mix of feta cheese and lemon juice for a refreshing take on traditional tuna salad.
Make a refreshing tuna salad without mayo!
One day I was craving tuna salad and realized we had run out of mayonnaise. In a pinch I combined some lemon juice and feta to hold the tuna salad together and it was absolutely delicious.
This healthy tuna salad is extra refreshing with all of the fresh flavors from the lemon zest, celery and fresh dill. If you’re looking for a no mayo tuna salad, you need to try the lemon feta combination!
What kitchen tools will I need to make this healthy tuna salad recipe?
- Can opener to open the tuna
- Medium mixing bowl
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Fork for mixing the tuna salad
What ingredients will I need to make lemon dill tuna salad?
You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this no mayo tuna salad with a few simple and refreshing ingredients.
- Canned albacore tuna
- Celery
- Dill
- Lemon zest and lemon juice
- Feta
- Cracked black pepper
What is the best canned tuna?
I like to buy wild caught albacore tuna. For this recipe I look for wild caught albacore tuna packed in water without added salt.
How to make a healthy tuna salad with lemon and feta
Step 1: Prep ingedients
Open and drain tuna cans. Chop celery into small pieces.
Add lemon juice, feta cheese, lemon zest and black pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix until they are evenly combined.
Step 2: Mix it all together and serve
Add tuna, celery and fresh dill to the bowl. Toss to combine again. Serve with black pepper on lettuce, bread or with crackers or cucumbers.
How to serve this no mayo tuna salad
Once prepared, you can serve this lemon dill tuna salad just like an other tuna salad! I like to have this healthy tuna salad on a bed of romaine lettuce with cucumbers and crackers.
This tuna salad without mayo is also delicious on a sandwich or open face on a piece of toast!
Can I make this tuna salad without mayo ahead of time?
I prefer to enjoy this lemon dill tuna salad immediately, but if you can prepare it ahead of time. Prep this tuna salad and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Not a fan of mayo? Check out these no mayo chicken salad recipes!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
Lemon Dill Tuna Salad
Make a refreshing lemon dill tuna salad without mayo!
Ingredients
- 2 cans no salt added albacore tuna (5oz each)
- 3 stalks of celery
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3oz feta cheese (I prefer the block feta in brine)
- 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Open and drain tuna cans. Chop celery into small pieces. Add lemon juice, feta cheese, lemon zest and black pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix until they are evenly combined.
- Add tuna, celery and fresh dill to the bowl. Toss to combine again. Serve with black pepper on lettuce, bread or with crackers or cucumbers.
Marissa says
This was a great alternative to mayo based tuna salads. It was refreshing but filling and delicious.
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Madeline says
awesome!! thank you!!
Sarah says
I love tuna. I love dill. And I love this recipe. Quick, easy, and delicious!
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Madeline says
YAY! ME tooo love tuna and dill. Thank you!
Marissa says
Really satisfied with this recipe. It’s customizable, easy, filling and tastes like a great balance of ingredients! I added red onion to mine and loved it.
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Madeline says
wonderful!! Thank you so much!!
Alison says
Yum! I was going to make plain old tuna salad but then I saw this and I’m so glad I did. Super yummy! Thanks for posting! Your recipes are always a hit 🙂
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Madeline says
love that! thank you!!
Marla Rose Luster says
Can you tell me how much is 3 ounces of feta for this recipe in tablespoons or increments of a cup? I could find a conversion online but I wanted to get a more accurate measurement from you if I could.
maryjane says
Hi you can use 1/4 cup!
Marla Rose Luster says
Thanks for your conversion for 3 ounces of feta.
I made this recipe today with 1/4 cup of feta and I thought it was a bit dry-tasting, so I added a generous pour of olive oil. It was good on a piece of toast like you said. The tuna just doesn’t hold together a lot.
Thanks for the recipe. I don’t like mayo since my childhood but I’ve eaten tuna still at points, on salads mainly.
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Frances says
I made this recipe on Saturday and was so completely happy with it as a cold meal in the middle of a heat wave. I didn’t have celery but I did have celery seed so I added a little bit of that instead for the flavor. It honestly reminded me of the light and fresh seafood dishes I ate the one time I was lucky enough to visit the Mediterranean. My husband ate his portion with rice crackers and I ate mine on a sourdough english muffin. Honestly amazing.
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Madeline says
yay!! thank you! and sourdough english muffin…. I NEED that
Mary Sue says
I LOVE THIS. I am a Mayo hater and all my friends make fun of me but this hit the spot! The feta is unexpected but goes perfectly with the tuna.
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Madeline says
Thank you Mary Sue!!
Amy D says
This is by far the best tuna salad I have ever eatten! My family loved it, including my 6 and 8 year old daughters. Thank you for this wonderful, healthy and yummy recipe! I am really looking forward to trying other recipes from your blog! 🙂
maryjane says
Yes please do! Thank you for the review!
Jessica Streech says
Can goat cheese be substituted for the feta?
Madeline says
I havent tried it, but I think it will be great!! Maybe more tart? But if you’re okay with that then i’d say give it a try!
Amanda Leo says
Loved finding a simple tuna recipe that incorporated dill! I’m looking forward to having this as a part of my lunches this week.
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Madeline says
I love dill too! Thanks!
Meg Greer says
So easy and delicious!
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Madeline says
Glad you liked it!
Jessica Skirsky-Leaman says
Absolutely delicious. This is my new go to tuna for lunch.
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Madeline says
Yay! Makes me happy to hear that.