Saltuna
Elevate your snacks and light meals with Saltuna, a refreshingly simple yet flavor-packed tuna recipe that's ready in just 5 minutes! Featuring canned tuna in olive oil, zesty lemon juice, fragrant garlic, and briny capers, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is enhanced with fresh parsley, a pinch of black pepper, and a hint of optional chili flakes for a touch of heat. Saltuna is versatile and effortlessly delicious—serve it as a spread on crackers, a protein-rich filling for sandwiches, or a vibrant topping for your favorite salad. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant appetizers, this no-cook recipe celebrates bold, fresh flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium (finely minced) garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons (fresh, chopped) parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) red chili flakes
Instructions
Open the canned tuna and drain most of the olive oil, leaving a small amount for added flavor.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained tuna and break it apart gently with a fork.
Add the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and finely minced garlic to the tuna. Mix well to combine.
Stir in the capers, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. If you like a bit of heat, add red chili flakes.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice or salt to suit your preference.
Serve immediately as a topping on crackers, as a filling for sandwiches, or alongside a fresh green salad. Enjoy your Saltuna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2240 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*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.
