Tuna Over Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this vibrant and nutritious Tuna Over Salad, a quick 15-minute recipe that's both satisfying and effortless. Featuring tender chunks of protein-rich tuna nestled on a bed of crisp mixed greens, this refreshing dish comes alive with the sweet juiciness of cherry tomatoes, the crunch of cucumber, and the creamy decadence of avocado. Sliced red onions and black olives add a savory punch, while a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together beautifully. Perfect for a light, wholesome meal, this salad is easy to customize and makes a stunning presentation with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Healthy, delicious, and brimming with fresh flavors—this is the ultimate go-to recipe for anyone craving a no-cook meal that's big on taste and low on prep time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Tuna (canned in olive oil or water, drained)
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and set it aside in a bowl. Use a fork to break it into smaller chunks, if necessary.
Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens, then add them to a large serving bowl or divide them onto individual plates.
Top the greens with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced avocado, red onion, and black olives, distributing them evenly.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, making sure to coat the vegetables and greens lightly and evenly.
Place chunks of the drained tuna on top of the salad. Optionally, sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, nutritious meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 3054 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 154.9 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3339 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.
