Description
This Mediterranean Tuna Salad offers a fresh, vibrant, and healthy flavor profile. It is a mayo-free recipe that incorporates Mediterranean ingredients for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Add the halved Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, add finely diced cucumber or bell pepper.
- Serve this salad in lettuce cups, with pita bread, or on a bed of greens.
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and olives to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg