Description
Mediterranean tuna salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with flavor. Combining tender canned tuna with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy Kalamata olives, this salad evokes the essence of sunny Mediterranean shores. Enhanced by fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing, it’s perfect for picnics, summer gatherings, or as a light lunch option. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this recipe promises a delightful culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) high-quality tuna packed in olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley into bite-sized pieces.
- Drain the canned tuna carefully; flake it gently with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine flaked tuna with chopped vegetables and olives; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture; toss lightly until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 35mg