Greek Tuna Salad
Bright, refreshing, and loaded with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Tuna Salad is a quick and healthy meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Featuring protein-packed canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives, this salad delivers a delicious balance of textures and bold flavors. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano, it's ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of color and flavor. Whether enjoyed fresh or chilled, this low-carb, gluten-free dish is a versatile and nutritious option for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in olive oil or water, drained)
- 1 medium (diced) cucumber
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) red onion
- 0.5 cup (pitted and halved) kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Open and drain the canned tuna, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into bite-sized pieces.
Wash and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the halved kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl or a mason jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if using.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.3 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 4314 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.1 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.0 mcg | 85% | |
| Calcium | 607 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1566 mg | 33% | |
*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.
