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By: MadelinePosted: 03/02/2021Updated: 04/29/2021

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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.

Above view of a refreshing healthy tuna salad made with feta, lemon and fresh dill

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!

Above view of a lemon dill tuna salad in a mixing bowl

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
Above view of ingredients for a lemon dill tuna salad without mayo

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.

Above view of step by step assembly of a healthy tuna salad made without mayo

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!

Above view of no mayo tuna salad served on romaine lettuce with crackers and cucumbers

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!

  • Bacon Broccoli and Ranch Chicken Salad
  • Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

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!

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Lemon Dill Tuna Salad

★★★★★ 4.8 from 10 reviews

Make a refreshing lemon dill tuna salad without mayo!

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 20 minutes
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Servings: 2 servings 1x

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

  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. Marissa says

    Posted on 3/12 at 2:58 pm

    This was a great alternative to mayo based tuna salads. It was refreshing but filling and delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/15 at 11:02 am

      awesome!! thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    Posted on 4/11 at 5:17 pm

    I love tuna. I love dill. And I love this recipe. Quick, easy, and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 4/12 at 1:58 pm

      YAY! ME tooo love tuna and dill. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Marissa says

    Posted on 4/12 at 12:58 am

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 4/12 at 10:42 am

      wonderful!! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  4. Alison says

    Posted on 4/15 at 7:17 pm

    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 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 4/20 at 9:31 am

      love that! thank you!!

      Reply
  5. Marla Rose Luster says

    Posted on 6/23 at 1:17 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • maryjane says

      Posted on 6/23 at 1:54 pm

      Hi you can use 1/4 cup!

      Reply
      • Marla Rose Luster says

        Posted on 6/29 at 2:49 pm

        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.

        ★★★

        Reply
  6. Frances says

    Posted on 6/28 at 1:54 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/1 at 9:29 am

      yay!! thank you! and sourdough english muffin…. I NEED that

      Reply
  7. Mary Sue says

    Posted on 6/29 at 4:07 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/1 at 9:09 am

      Thank you Mary Sue!!

      Reply
  8. Amy D says

    Posted on 7/8 at 1:02 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
    • maryjane says

      Posted on 7/14 at 11:30 am

      Yes please do! Thank you for the review!

      Reply
  9. Jessica Streech says

    Posted on 8/18 at 9:44 pm

    Can goat cheese be substituted for the feta?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 8/19 at 10:08 am

      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!

      Reply
  10. Amanda Leo says

    Posted on 11/7 at 8:14 pm

    Loved finding a simple tuna recipe that incorporated dill! I’m looking forward to having this as a part of my lunches this week.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/9 at 3:03 pm

      I love dill too! Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Meg Greer says

    Posted on 11/13 at 4:19 pm

    So easy and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/14 at 8:49 am

      Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  12. Jessica Skirsky-Leaman says

    Posted on 3/19 at 7:03 pm

    Absolutely delicious. This is my new go to tuna for lunch.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/20 at 6:57 am

      Yay! Makes me happy to hear that.

      Reply

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