Make a healthy and satisfying chopped tuna salad with no mayo. Packed with colorful veggies and topped with canned tuna, it’s a nutritious and convenient meal option in 15 minutes.

Why you’ll love this Chopped Veggie Tuna Salad:

Easy to make- It takes a few minutes to chop all the vegetables and the dressing is so extremely simple calling for fresh lemon juice and olive oil. It’s topped with canned tuna, making it the most satisfying no-cook meal.

Perfect for meal prep- The vegetables in this salad are really hearty and can be chopped the night before enjoying making it a great lunch option on the go. Just toss with fresh lemon juice and cottage cheese before serving.

Healthy- I aim to “eat the rainbow” to ensure I’m getting a variety of nutrients and this salad makes it’s so easy to do that. It’s packed with fiber from all the vegetables and protein and healthy fat from the tuna and cottage cheese. This salad is super filling, full of flavor and a so convenient.

Ingredients for Chopped Veggie Tuna Salad:

Persian cucumbers- You can absolutely use an English cucumber but I recommend removing some of the seeds as they are much larger than in the Persian variety. Cucumbers are low in calories, nutrient dense and full of fiber. They are so filling and add the best texture to this crunchy tuna salad.

Carrots- Carrots are full of nutrients like vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. They add a nice subtle sweetness to this recipe. I always have carrots in my refrigerator because they are so hearty, lasting a while in storage and are great for snacking.

Radishes- Radishes add a slight earthy flavor. They are also incredibly nutrient dense and contain antioxidants. I also love the vibrant color they add to this beautiful salad.

Baby spinach- These base of this salad are the chopped vegetables not lettuce or greens. However, I do like the addition of a handful of baby spinach. You could add spring mix or whatever other lettuce you prefer.

Relish/Pickles- Pickles or relish add a great burst of acidity to this salad. Fermented pickles also contain great benefits for gut health.

Cottage cheese- The cottage cheese adds creaminess to the salad in addition to extra protein and healthy fats. It’s also a fermented food promoting healthy bacteria for your gut. Feel free to omit to keep this tuna salad dairy-free.

Tuna- Not everyone has access to fresh fish so canned tuna is a fantastic way to get quality protein in your diet. It’s convenient, readily available and packed with omega-3 fatty acids along with other minerals and nutrients. Just be sure to check the nutritional label since some brands can be really high in sodium.

Lemon- I always have at least a dozen lemons on hand for dressing, sauces and marinades. We go through a lot of lemons in my household as it’s typically my preferred ingredient to brighten most dishes. Interestingly, in addition to being high in vitamin C, lemons can help you absorb more iron.

Olive oil- I prefer using olive oil in many of my salad dressings because of the myriad of health benefits. Olive oil is full of healthy fats, antioxidants and is incredibly nutrient dense.

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