Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Printable)

Vibrant tuna salad with fresh vegetables and tangy lemon dressing ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

→ Olives & Add-ins

08 - 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
09 - 2 tbsp capers, drained

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
11 - Juice of 1 lemon
12 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional

16 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for dairy-free)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, parsley, basil, olives, and capers.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
04 - If using, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking involved
  • The bright, fresh flavors make it feel like a restaurant-quality lunch without the effort
02 -
  • The salad tastes even better after sitting for 30 minutes as the dressing marinates the vegetables
  • Do not add the feta until right before serving, or it can become mushy from the moisture
03 -
  • Drain the tuna thoroughly so the dressing does not become watered down
  • Use a microplane to grate the garlic for the dressing so it dissolves completely

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