Lebanese Inspired Tuna Salad
Brighten up your lunch routine with this flavorful Lebanese Inspired Tuna Salad! Packed with protein-rich tuna, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the vibrant freshness of parsley and mint, this Mediterranean twist on a classic salad bursts with wholesome ingredients. Sumac and cumin infuse the dish with warm, tangy notes, perfectly complemented by a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. Served on a bed of crisp romaine and optionally topped with crunchy pita chips, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for healthy eating or Mediterranean food lovers, this tuna salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned tuna (packed in olive oil)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
- 0.25 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup pita chips (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and flake it into a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sumac, ground cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetables, then gently toss everything together to combine and evenly coat.
Arrange the romaine lettuce leaves on a serving plate or bowl. Spoon the tuna salad mixture over the top.
Sprinkle pita chips over the salad for added crunch, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lebanese Inspired Tuna Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3760 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 96.2 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2229 mg | 47% | |
*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.
