Description
This refreshing Mediterranean Tuna Salad Delight is packed with vibrant vegetables, hearty tuna, and zesty flavors, all without the heaviness of mayo. Perfect for a light lunch or meal prep, it’s an easy and healthy dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans Albacore Tuna (or chickpeas for a vegetarian option)
- 1 English Cucumber, sliced
- 1 Red Onion, sliced
- 2 Vine Ripe Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts, chopped
- ½ cup Green Olives, chopped (or use capers)
- ½ cup Kalamata Olives, chopped (or skip if you prefer)
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, grated
- 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
- ½ cup Crumbled Feta (or vegan feta)
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Red or White Wine Vinegar (or lemon juice)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna well. If using chickpeas, rinse and mash them slightly.
- Slice, chop, and grate all veggies as mentioned.
- In a large bowl, toss in the tuna (or chickpeas) along with all the chopped veggies.
- Add the artichokes, olives, parsley, garlic, and dried seasoning.
- Gently mix everything until well combined.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and vinegar, stirring to coat the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust as needed.
Notes
- For extra zing, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Great as a meal prep option or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg