Ingredients
2 (5-oz) cans tuna in water or olive oil, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the tuna:
Drain the tuna well and place it in a large mixing bowl. Flake it gently with a fork.
Add the vegetables:
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and dill to the bowl.
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combine everything:
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust:
Add additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve:
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Cooking Tips
Use high-quality tuna:
Solid white albacore or tuna packed in olive oil gives the best flavor and texture.
Let it chill for better flavor:
Refrigerating the salad for 20–30 minutes allows the dressing to fully absorb into the ingredients.
Dice vegetables evenly:
Small, evenly cut vegetables help distribute flavor in every bite.
Add crunch:
Chopped celery or toasted pine nuts add a nice texture contrast.
Variations
Mediterranean Tuna Chickpea Salad
Add 1 cup drained chickpeas to make the salad more filling and fiber-rich.
Low-Carb Tuna Avocado Salad
Add diced avocado and skip the chickpeas for a creamy keto-friendly version.
Greek-Style Tuna Salad
Add chopped bell peppers and a splash of red wine vinegar for a more traditional Greek flavor.
Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad
Toss the salad with 2 cups cooked and cooled pasta for a heartier meal.
Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps
Serve the salad inside crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves for a fresh, low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g