Description
A refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean Tuna Salad featuring tuna, fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a healthy side, this no-cook salad is quick to prepare and naturally gluten-free and low-carb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add extra salt or pepper as needed for your preference.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh taste, or cover and chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy on its own, over greens, in a pita, or with crackers.
Notes
- This salad is delightful served on its own or atop your favorite greens.
- Great as a filling for pita sandwiches or paired with crunchy crackers.
- You may substitute canned tuna in water; if doing so, drizzle an extra teaspoon of olive oil for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
