Italian Tuna Fish Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Tuna Fish Salad is the perfect no-cook recipe for busy weeknights or light lunches. Featuring premium canned tuna packed in olive oil, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and a hint of fresh parsley, this vibrant salad is both healthy and satisfying. The zesty dressing combines extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar for a perfectly balanced bite that pairs beautifully with the bold, briny notes of the ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, protein-packed dish can be served on its own, atop a bed of greens, or with rustic bread for a Mediterranean-inspired feast. Perfect for tuna lovers looking for a quick and flavorful meal idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in olive oil)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl, flaking it gently with a fork.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small cubes and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice half of a red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Slice the Kalamata olives and stir them into the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently to evenly coat.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.8 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2666 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1440 mg | 31% | |
*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.
