5 from 60 votes
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Mediterranean Tuna Salad mixes white albacore tuna with olives, roasted red bell peppers, cucumber, onion, capers, and fresh herbs like dill and parsley. The combination results in a bright, briny, and herbaceous salad that can be served chilled on bread, pita, or leafy greens. Its balanced textures and flavors make it a flavorful option for a simple lunch or light meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
231 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz white albacore tuna if using tuna packed in water, you’ll want to add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the salad, cans, packed in olive oil
- ¼ cup olives green, Kalamata, or your favorite variety, sliced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper drained and chopped, roasted
- ¼ cup onion red, finely chopped
- ¼ cup English cucumber , seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers , drained
- 3 tablespoons dill roughly chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons parsley roughly chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh, 1 teaspoon, plus
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-2 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and toss to combine. Taste, and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve on toast, pita bread, over lettuces, or in lettuce cups.
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Notes
- If using tuna packed in water, add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to enrich the salad's texture and flavor.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to taste; adding an extra clove can enhance flavor.
- For a creamy variation, incorporate 2-3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the salad before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
1704mg
(71%)
Potassium
469mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
752IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1704mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.