Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a fresh, healthy, and flavorful meal made with tender tuna, crisp vegetables, olives, and a bright lemon olive oil dressing.
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cans tuna 5 oz each, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup chickpeas drained
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or oregano
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
- Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
Drain and flake the tuna
- Remove excess liquid from the tuna and gently break it into chunks with a fork.
Make the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Combine ingredients
- Add tuna, vegetables, olives, and parsley to a large bowl. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
Adjust seasoning
- Taste and add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
Serve
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- Use high-quality tuna for the best flavor and texture.
- Tuna packed in olive oil provides richer taste.
- Chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Add delicate herbs just before serving to maintain freshness.
- This salad pairs well with pita bread, crackers, or over greens.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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