Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Bright, fresh, and protein-packed, this Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a quick and healthy recipe perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Featuring tender chunks of tuna, colorful cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and briny feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing, this salad delivers authentic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it's an easy go-to dish that pairs beautifully with mixed greens or stands alone as a satisfying meal. Whether served fresh or made ahead for meal prep, this vibrant tuna salad is perfect for anyone seeking a wholesome, low-carb, and gluten-free option packed with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-oz cans Canned tuna (in olive oil, drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the drained tuna and use a fork to break it into bite-sized chunks.
Add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the tuna.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Be careful not to break apart the tuna too much.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Serve the Mediterranean tuna salad as-is, or over a bed of mixed greens for a more complete meal.
Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Allow the salad to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.3 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 5398 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.2 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 129.2 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7 mcg | 83% | |
| Calcium | 1678 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 26.1 mg | 145% | |
| Potassium | 4754 mg | 101% | |
*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.
