Middle Eastern Tuna Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Middle Eastern Tuna Salad is a quick and healthy dish perfect for any meal. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is elevated by a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing infused with cumin and optional sumac for an authentic Middle Eastern twist. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless choice for busy lunches or light dinners. Serve it atop crisp Romaine lettuce or enveloped in warm pita bread for a nutritious and satisfying bite. Perfect for those seeking Mediterranean-inspired recipes, this tuna salad is as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (in olive oil or water, drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced (Persian or English cucumber preferred)
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground sumac (optional, for an authentic touch)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves or pita bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and use a fork to break it up into bite-sized chunks in a large mixing bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl with the tuna.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, ground sumac (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and gently toss everything together to combine. Be careful not to mash the tuna.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve the tuna salad immediately, either over a bed of Romaine lettuce leaves or stuffed into pita bread for a satisfying sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.2 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2119 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 79.6 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7 mcg | 83% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3352 mg | 71% | |
*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.
