Whole Foods Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Whole Foods Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a quick, healthy, and delicious recipe perfect for lunch or dinner. This vibrant dish combines protein-packed tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all brought together with a tangy homemade lemon-oregano dressing. It's a no-cook, 15-minute recipe that's as versatile as it is flavorful—serve it over a bed of mixed greens, alongside warm pita, or enjoy it on its own. With fresh parsley and wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean-inspired tuna salad is not only a nutritious choice but also a refreshing addition to your weekly meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna (in olive oil or water, drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.33 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, sliced kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Add the chopped parsley to the bowl and gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
If desired, serve the Mediterranean tuna salad over a bed of mixed greens or with a side of pita bread.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for flavors to meld further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 4427 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 92.1 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7 mcg | 83% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2829 mg | 60% | |
*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.
