Mediterranean Diet Classic Tuna Mayonnaise
Elevate your lunch game with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Tuna Mayonnaise—a light, flavorful twist on a traditional favorite. Packed with heart-healthy ingredients like canned tuna, extra virgin olive oil mayonnaise, and a burst of fresh vegetables, this recipe combines nutrition with bold Mediterranean flavors. Lemon juice adds a zesty brightness, while red onion, cucumber, and red bell pepper provide crunch and color. Sliced olives and fresh parsley enhance the dish with savory and herbaceous notes, making it utterly irresistible. Served over a bed of mixed salad greens, it’s a quick, 15-minute meal that’s perfect for busy weekdays or a wholesome addition to your healthy eating plan. This protein-packed dish is a standout for fans of easy Mediterranean diet recipes, creating a delicious balance of creamy and refreshing textures with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams canned tuna in water, drained
- 60 grams extra virgin olive oil mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 30 grams olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams mixed salad greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the drained canned tuna and use a fork to flake it into small pieces.
Add the olive oil mayonnaise and lemon juice to the tuna, and mix until well combined.
Stir in the finely chopped red onion, cucumber, red bell pepper, and parsley.
Add the sliced olives to the mixture and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste the tuna salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if necessary.
Serve the tuna mayonnaise over a bed of mixed salad greens for a light and satisfying meal.
Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or olives, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1799 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1165 mg | 25% | |
*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.
