You won’t miss the mayonnaise in this creamy No Mayo Tuna Salad recipe! Bright and fresh, this lemon tuna salad gets its creamy texture by simply blending half of the tuna mix salad mix (which includes artichokes) until it is smooth and creamy.

This *No Mayo Tuna Salad* recipe is perfect in a sandwich with lettuce!

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No Mayo Tuna Salad Recipe: Tips

Is this a Mediterranean Diet Recipe?

It sure is! This recipe isn’t unhealthy with mayo. However, mayo does add unnecessary fat to the tuna salad which really doesn’t need it. Tuna is packed with nutrition, lemon is high in vitamin C and artichokes are a rich source of folate.

More or Less Creamy?

Blend half of the tuna salad, then mix it all together for a classic creamy American Style tuna salad. Blend more or less if you prefer a different level of creaminess—it’s up to you!

Blend more or less of the tuna salad to get the creaminess you prefer!

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Tuna Mousse Recipe (Italian Tuna Salad)

Tuna Mousse is Italy’s answer to ‘tuna salad.’ It is often found in bars during the aperativo, coffee shops and even bakeries and convenient stores. The tuna mousse is typically served as a sandwich filling or inside rolled-up roasted red peppers.

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No Mayo Tuna Salad Recipe with Lemon and Artichokes

You won't miss the mayonnaise in this creamy No Mayo Tuna Salad recipe! Bright and fresh, this lemon tuna salad gets its creamy texture by simply blending half of the tuna mix salad mix (which includes artichokes) until it is smooth and creamy.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings people

Author PIATTO RECIPES

Equipment

1 immersion blender or blender / food processor

Ingredients

2 large canned tuna in olive oil 1 can = about 7 oz (200 g)
2 lemons juice and zest
2 handfuls chives minced
1 can artichoke hearts no seasoning
1 handful thyme or tarragon
2 pinches fine salt to taste
black pepper OPTIONAL, to taste

Instructions

Add the canned tuna with the olive oil from the can to a large mixing bowl. Mash it with a fork until the tuna bites are to your liking.
Add the juice and zest from 2 small lemons.
Add the minced chives and thyme or tarragon.
Chop the artichoke hearts into small bite-size pieces.
Give everything a good mix, then blend ½ of the tuna salad to a smooth mayo-like consistency—be sure to include some of that artichoke!
Combine the blended and not blended tuna. Salt and pepper to taste.
Buon appetito!

Notes

Check Artichoke Hearts for Tough Outer Skins

Not all artichoke heart products are careful about removing the tough outer skin of the heart. Taste yours to be sure all the artichoke you add is tender. Discard any out skin that is not.

Too Lemony for You?

We love a very lemony No Mayo Tuna Salad. Add just the juice and zest from one lemon if you prefer a less citrusy flavor.

Choose High Quality Canned Tuna

If your canned tuna looks like cat food, it will taste like it too. Instead, choose products that say ‘tuna filet’ or products that contain big pieces of tuna. These products have a better flavor.

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