Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Mediterranean Tuna Salad, a quick and nutritious meal perfect for any occasion. Combining fresh vegetables, protein-packed tuna, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette, this salad is both satisfying and versatile. Serve it on a bed of greens, in pita bread, or with whole grain crackers for a delicious lunch or light dinner. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a refreshing dish to share with friends, this Mediterranean Tuna Salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cucumber
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 can chunk light tuna
- 2 oz. feta cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Prepare vegetables: thinly slice the red onion (soak in ice water if desired), cut cucumber into quarter rounds, halve grape tomatoes, and chop parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley; pour the vinaigrette over and stir gently.
- Rinse and drain beans and tuna; add them to the vegetable mixture along with feta cheese. Gently stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg