Bursting with vibrant colors and bold Mediterranean flavors, this Colorful Chopped Salad with Oil-Cured Tuna is an irresistible, nutrient-packed dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Featuring tender chunks of oil-cured tuna nestled atop crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a medley of sweet bell peppers, this salad is as stunning as it is satisfying. Briny Kalamata olives and optional crumbled feta add a savory depth, while a zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as quick and easy as it is delicious. Perfect for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts, this fresh, wholesome salad promises to be a standout at any table.
Rinse and dry all vegetables to prepare them for chopping.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the bell peppers into strips. Add them to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add it to the salad along with the Kalamata olives.
If using, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
Break the oil-cured tuna into chunks and arrange it evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Colorful Chopped Salad with Oil Cured Tuna.
Calories |
1698 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 119.9 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 4878 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 77.8 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 1107 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3590 mg | 76% | |
*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.