Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Enjoy this vibrant Mediterranean Tuna Salad that’s quick to prepare and full of flavor! Perfect for lunch or dinner—give it a try today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained (preferably in olive oil)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, finely chop the red onion and parsley.
- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and reserve some olive oil if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped vegetables, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and optional capers.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving immediately or refrigerating for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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