Mediterranean Diet Tuna Salad on Rice Cakes
Elevate your lunch routine with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Tuna Salad on Rice Cakes! Packed with wholesome ingredients like tuna in olive oil, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, this recipe delivers refreshing flavors while staying light and healthy. A drizzle of homemade lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together, complementing the bright and savory profile of this dish. Served atop gluten-free rice cakes for a delightful crunch, this quick 15-minute recipe is perfect for a nutritious lunch, a satisfying snack, or an elegant appetizer. Easy to prepare, full of Mediterranean-inspired goodness, and ideal for any occasion—this tuna salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) Canned tuna (in olive oil, drained)
- 0.5 cup (diced) Cucumber
- 0.5 cup (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Plain rice cakes (gluten-free)
Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Add the crumbled feta cheese to the mixture and fold it in carefully to avoid breaking up the cheese too much.
5. Arrange the rice cakes on a serving plate. Evenly distribute the tuna salad mixture on top of the rice cakes.
6. Garnish with additional parsley or a light squeeze of lemon if desired.
7. Serve immediately as a light lunch, snack, or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1914 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.3 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 847 mg | 18% | |
*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.
