Mediterranean Diet Classic Tuna Mayo
Elevate your lunchtime routine with the vibrant and wholesome 'Mediterranean Diet Classic Tuna Mayo,' a fresh take on a timeless classic. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe combines tender, protein-rich canned tuna with a homemade, creamy olive oil mayonnaise infused with Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and garlic. Bright cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy capers, and aromatic parsley add bursts of freshness, while red onion lends a subtle bite. Served atop delicate lettuce leaves, this 15-minute no-cook dish is perfect for a healthy, gluten-free meal that's light yet satisfying. Ideal for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts, this recipe is a delicious fusion of simplicity and sophistication, highlighting heart-healthy olive oil and vibrant produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g canned tuna in water
- 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg yolk
- 10 ml lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 10 g parsley
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp capers
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
Instructions
Start by draining the canned tuna thoroughly to remove any excess water. Set aside.
To make the mayonnaise, in a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the mixture until it becomes thick and creamy.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and minced garlic. Taste the mayo and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if necessary.
Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into small, evenly-sized pieces.
Finely chop the parsley and combine it with the chopped vegetables in a separate bowl.
Mix the drained tuna with the prepared olive oil mayonnaise in a large bowl until well combined.
Add the chopped vegetables, parsley, and capers to the tuna mixture. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the tuna mayo mixture on fresh lettuce leaves for a refreshing, open-faced presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 232 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 2074 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1095 mg | 23% | |
*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.
