Say goodbye to heavy dressings and hello to freshness! 🌿 This healthy tuna salad recipe is creamy, flavorful, and completely mayo-free — a true modern twist on the classic tuna salad.
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this dish proves you don’t need mayo to keep things delicious.
Learn how to make tuna salad with ricotta, olive oil, and beans for a light yet satisfying meal that feels indulgent but stays healthy.
🧂 Ingredients You’ll Need
🥣 Dairy & Dressing:
– 200 g ricotta cheese
– 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
– 2 tbsp olive oil (one for the beans, one for the ricotta)
🐟 Protein & Base:
– 150 g canned tuna in brine (or in oil if you prefer)
– 300 g canned beans
🌿 Veggies & Garnish:
– 1–2 green onions
– Dill for garnish (optional)
– Pickled hot peppers (optional)
– Chili oil (optional)
– Balsamic cream (optional)
This is the best tuna salad recipe for anyone looking for a tuna salad without mayo — simple, nutritious, and full of flavor. Try it as a tuna pasta salad, serve it on toast, or enjoy it as a healthy tuna salad bowl.
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Hello, food nerds! Today’s recipe is my Healthy Tuna Salad with Creamy Ricotta. A tuna salad version that is fresh and so satisfying. Start by adding cooked beans to a bowl along with chopped green onions. Next, drain your tuna and add it to mix. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and give everything a gentle stir. As a note, I’m using tuna in brine because it’s lighter and healthier, But if you prefer the one in oil, that works too. Just skip adding the extra olive oil. Now for our creamy base Mix ricotta with Dijon mustard and a splash of olive oil. Stir until you get a smooth, velvety texture. Add a few drops of cream if your ricotta is too dry. This will be our tuna salad dressing, making it creamy, tangy, and completely mayo-free. Time to plate! Spread the ricotta mixture on the bottom of your serving plate Then spoon the tuna and beans right on top. I love finishing this salad with pickled hot peppers, a few sprigs of dill A drizzle of chili oil, and just a touch of balsamic cream. And there you have it! A healthy tuna salad recipe that’s fresh, simple, and perfect for any day of the week. Thank you for cooking along with me today! The full written recipe, along with interesting facts, is all available on our website. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a recipe. Until next time, stay nerdy and keep cooking!
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