Mediterranean Tuna Salad: Quick, Healthy Lunch (Print Version)

Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad recipe. Enjoy a healthy, flavorful lunch packed with protein, fresh veggies, and a light lemon-herb dressing. Easy to make!

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Dietary: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Flaked Tuna Foundation

01 - 2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained

→ Garden Fresh Crunch

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 English cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

→ Briny Bites & Fresh Finish

06 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Zesty Mediterranean Drizzle

08 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - Salt to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, dice 1/2 English cucumber, dice 1/2 yellow bell pepper, and finely dice 1/4 cup red onion. Slice 1/2 cup Kalamata olives and chop 1/4 cup fresh parsley. These vibrant ingredients are essential for your Mediterranean Tuna Salad: Quick & Healthy Lunch.
02 - Thoroughly drain the 2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water. Flake the tuna gently into a large mixing bowl, ensuring no excess liquid remains. This forms the lean protein base for your delicious and healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. This zesty dressing will perfectly complement the flavors of your Mediterranean Tuna Salad: Quick & Healthy Lunch.
04 - Add the prepped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 English cucumber, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, and 1/4 cup fresh parsley to the large bowl with the flaked tuna.
05 - Pour the prepared dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss all ingredients until well combined and evenly coated. Season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and salt to taste, adjusting as needed for a perfectly balanced Mediterranean Tuna Salad: Quick & Healthy Lunch.
06 - Serve your Mediterranean Tuna Salad immediately for a fresh and quick meal. For enhanced flavors, cover and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the ingredients to meld beautifully.

# Notes:

01 - This salad is fantastic on its own, in lettuce cups, stuffed into pita bread, or served with whole-grain crackers.
02 - Store leftover Mediterranean Tuna Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
03 - Feel free to add other Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like capers, crumbled feta cheese, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
04 - For a slightly creamier texture without mayo, add a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt to the dressing.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Large mixing bowl
02 - Measuring cups
03 - Measuring spoons
04 - Cutting board
05 - Chef's knife
06 - Can opener
07 - Whisk

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 271 kcal
Total Fat: 20 g
Total Carbohydrate: 8 g
Protein: 18 g

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