Grilled Vegetable Tuna Salad Recipe

A healthy and mayo-free Grilled Vegetable Tuna Salad Recipe made with sustainable albacore, char-grilled veggies, and Israeli couscous.  All tossed together in a homemade lemon and fresh herb champagne vinaigrette. 

Thank you Wild Selections® for sponsoring this tuna salad recipe post. The content and opinions expressed here are all my own For a more sustainable meal, be sure to check out Wild Selections® premium seafood.   

When I was younger, one of my favorite foods in the whole world was a mayonnaise saturated tuna pasta salad. 

Now that I’m older, I still like my tuna pasta salad, but with less pasta, more (grilled) veggies, and a tasty lemon herb dressing instead of mayo.

How to make the BEST tuna salad recipe

Since tuna is the most important ingredient in a tuna salad recipe, it must be of the highest quality. Obviously, the freshest, in-season veggies should be used for grilling too. 

You all know I’m all about wild and sustainable when it comes to my seafood and canned tuna is no different.

Wild Selections proudly produces it’s wild-caught tuna from ocean sources that are certified sustainable to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard.

This standard ensures the fish stocks are healthy, well managed, and plentiful. Each product can be traced to where it was caught too.

I used Wild Selections Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water for this recipe and in each can was one perfectly packed, seasoned filet.

The tuna is also minimally processed, non-GMO project verified, and made with simple ingredients. Just white tuna, water, and salt.

It’s seriously the cleanest tasting albacore tuna I’ve ever eaten right out of a can.

A great grilled vegetable salad for any occasion

Grilled vegetables are super delicious and super easy.  Any chance I get to make char-grilled veggies, I do. So, it was a great excuse to put them in this salad.

This salad recipe is such a great make-ahead meal because the flavors actually get better as they sit for a few hours or even overnight. 

It’s an easy, tasteful side dish with the bright and boldness of the lemon vinaigrette marinating the grilled veggies, couscous, and tuna. 

No mayo also means it’s one of the best salad recipes to bring to a cookout, BBQ, or picnic too!

Additionally, Wild Selections pays it forward by donating 13 cents from the sale of each can!  It all goes to the World Wildlife Fund’s efforts on protecting marine life and expanding sustainable fishing practices.  Eat your tuna and help give to a charity too!

So grab the grill and enjoy this Grilled Vegetable Tuna Salad Recipe all spring and summer long!  Please let me know in the comments below how you liked it too!

Grilled Vegetable Tuna Salad Recipe

A healthy and mayo-free tuna salad made with sustainable albacore, char-grilled veggies, and Israeli couscous.  All tossed in a homemade lemon and fresh herb champagne vinaigrette.  It’s your new go-to salad all spring and summer long!

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Course: Entree, Salad

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 355kcal

Ingredients

• 1 can (5 ounces) Wild Selections Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water 1 can (5 ounces) Wild Selections Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water
• 1 cup pearl couscous, uncooked (aka: Israeli couscous)1 cup pearl couscous, uncooked (aka: Israeli couscous)
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 1 inch rounds1 small eggplant, cut into 1 inch rounds
• 1 small zucchini, cut into 1 inch rounds1 small zucchini, cut into 1 inch rounds
• 1 small yellow squash, cut into 1 inch rounds1 small yellow squash, cut into 1 inch rounds
• 1 small red pepper, seed and ribs removed and cut in half1 small red pepper, seed and ribs removed and cut in half
• 10 asparagus spears, trim tough ends10 asparagus spears, trim tough ends
• 3 green onions, chopped3 green onions, chopped

FOR THE DRESSING:

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus a little extra for brushing the veggies to grill)1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus a little extra for brushing the veggies to grill)
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 2-3 tablespoons capers (start with 2 tbs and go up to 3 tbs if you want a lot of capers)2-3 tablespoons capers (start with 2 tbs and go up to 3 tbs if you want a lot of capers)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

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Instructions

• Prepare couscous according to package directions and set aside.  Prepare the vinaigrette dressing and set aside. 
  
• Preheat the grill to medium heat.  Place the sliced veggies in a large bowl, coat each slice with a little olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper.  Grill the vegetables until all sides are charred and tender, about 5-10 minutes.  Remove to a cutting board to cool slightly.
  
  
• Cut the vegetables into 1/2 inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add the cooked couscous, the dressing, and the chopped green onions and stir well. Add the tuna and lightly toss.

  Serve immediately or cover and keep refrigerated until ready to eat (up to 2 days)

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Vegetable Tuna Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Sodium 869mg36%

Potassium 381mg11%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 1330IU27%

Vitamin C 43.1mg52%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 2.2mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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