Spanish Tuna Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Spanish Tuna Salad is a quick and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is a delightful medley of textures and colors. A simple yet zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar ties the ingredients together, while briny kalamata olives and fresh parsley add authentic Spanish flair. Topped with slices of hard-boiled egg, this no-cook recipe is not only easy to prepare in just 15 minutes but also a nutritious choice for lunch, dinner, or a make-ahead picnic treat. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a light and flavorful meal everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 large hard-boiled egg
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork into smaller pieces.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add the tomatoes to the mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, then dice it into small cubes. Add the cucumber to the bowl.
Core and dice the red bell pepper. Add it to the mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Slice the kalamata olives into halves and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for extra flavor.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange the slices on top of the salad as a decorative garnish.
Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or chill it for 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.5 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2990 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1313 mg | 28% | |
*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.
