Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe
A bright and flavorful Mediterranean Tuna Salad featuring white albacore tuna combined with olives, roasted red peppers, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or appetizer and can be served on toast, pita bread, or over greens for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad Ingredients
- 2 (5 oz) cans white albacore tuna packed in olive oil (or tuna packed in water with 2 tablespoons olive oil added)
- ¼ cup sliced olives (green, Kalamata, or your choice)
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup English cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients, including the tuna, olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, cucumber, capers, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and pepper into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Toss to Mix: Gently toss all ingredients together until thoroughly combined, ensuring the tuna flakes mix well with the vegetables and herbs throughout the salad.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the kosher salt and black pepper as needed to suit your flavor preferences.
- Serve: Serve the Mediterranean Tuna Salad as a topping on toasted bread, pita pockets, over a bed of lettuces, or in crisp lettuce cups for a fresh and light meal option.
Notes
- For a lower fat option, use tuna packed in water and add olive oil separately as directed.
- Make sure to drain ingredients like olives, roasted red peppers, and capers well to avoid a watery salad.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Feel free to add chopped cherry tomatoes or a sprinkle of feta cheese for additional flavor twists.
- Using fresh herbs like dill and parsley adds vibrant flavor and freshness to the dish.
Keywords: Mediterranean Tuna Salad, Tuna Salad, Healthy Tuna Recipe, No-Cook Salad, Light Lunch, Tuna and Herb Salad, Olive Tuna Salad
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