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Mediterranean Tuna Salad
This easy, healthy tuna salad is made with simple pantry staples and is full of Mediterranean flavor for a lunch that's fresh and filling.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans white albacore tuna packed in olive oil , (if using tuna packed in water, you’ll want to add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the salad)
- ¼ cup sliced olives , (green, Kalamata, or your favorite variety)
- 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 plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-2 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil if using tuna packed in water.
- If you like garlic as I do, add an extra clove.
- If adding Greek yogurt, do 2-3 tablespoons.
Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
1704mg
(71%)
Potassium
469mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
752IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
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.