Description
Savor the vibrant blend of fresh vegetables and tender tuna in this Mediterranean Tuna Salad, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English cucumber)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Chop cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and finely slice the red onion.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, prepared vegetables, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to combine.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to plates or bowls. Garnish with extra feta cheese if desired. Enjoy immediately or chill for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, consider swapping tuna with chickpeas. Add fresh herbs like dill or basil for an extra flavor boost. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.