Description
A refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean Tuna Salad recipe that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. Packed with protein-rich tuna, crisp veggies, tangy olives, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is dressed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Salad:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas.
- This salad works well served over leafy greens, stuffed in pita bread, or eaten on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
