Description
- This Mediterranean Tuna Salad is packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients like cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty olive oil dressing. It’s a protein-packed, healthy, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or even meal prep for the week. Easy, quick, and full of Mediterranean flavors!
Ingredients
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2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cucumber, diced
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1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. -
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. -
Toss the salad:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated. -
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a cooler, more refreshing salad.
Notes
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For extra flavor, you can add capers or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
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This salad can be made ahead of time for meal prep; just store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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If you prefer a lower-fat option, you can use tuna packed in water instead of oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg