Mediterranean Diet Albacore Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunch or side dish game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Mediterranean Diet Albacore Tuna Salad! Bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients like flaked canned albacore tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is a celebration of bold Mediterranean flavors. Tossed in a simple yet zesty dressing made of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, it’s a culinary delight that comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Ideal for meal prep or served fresh, this visually stunning and refreshing salad is rich in protein, heart-healthy fats, and Mediterranean-inspired flair—perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts. Make it your go-to recipe for a satisfying light lunch or an elegant side dish at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 oz Albacore tuna (canned in water)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Drain the albacore tuna and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break it into small pieces.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add them to the tuna in the mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, then add it to the bowl.
Core and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the mixture.
Finely chop the red onion and Kalamata olives, then add both to the salad.
Crumble feta cheese into the salad mix, incorporating it gently.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure even coating.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. It's perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.6 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 4983 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 97.3 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1928 mg | 41% | |
*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.
