Balsamic Tuna Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Balsamic Tuna Salad, a perfect blend of fresh ingredients and bold flavors! Featuring tender chunks of canned tuna over a bed of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion, this recipe is as refreshing as it is satisfying. A drizzle of homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and tangy vinegar, ties it all together for a perfectly balanced dish. For an optional creamy twist, sprinkle on some feta cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and delicious salad is ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner. Gluten-free and customizable, it’s a go-to option for busy days when you crave something nutritious and packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) Tuna (canned, in water)
- 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 quarter cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and set aside in a bowl, breaking it into chunks with a fork.
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then divide them evenly between serving plates or bowls.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber into small pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
Evenly distribute the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion over the mixed greens.
If using, crumble the feta cheese on top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, ensuring each plate has an even coating.
Top each salad with the chunks of drained tuna.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Balsamic Tuna Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 661 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
