Tunisian Tuna and Egg Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Tunisian Tuna and Egg Salad, a quick and delicious dish perfect for light meals or refreshing appetizers. Packed with high-protein canned tuna, perfectly hard-boiled eggs, and a medley of fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red onion, and briny black olives, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, and paprika elevates the dish with warm, earthy spices and a citrusy kick. Finished with a sprinkling of capers and fresh parsley, this salad is as visually appealing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a healthy and flavorful choice for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Canned tuna, drained
- 4 pieces Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 grams Pitted black olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Capers, rinsed
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Hard-boil the eggs if not already prepared. Place them in a pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook for 9-12 minutes. Drain and place them in cold water to cool. Peel and halve the eggs when ready.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and rinsed capers.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Transfer the salad mixture to a serving platter or individual plates. Arrange the halved hard-boiled eggs around or on top of the salad.
6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish as a light meal or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% | |
*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.
