Description
Introducing the 10-Minute Mediterranean Tuna Salad, a vibrant and healthy dish that brings together fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a zesty Dijon dressing. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, this salad is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed stuffed in pita bread, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or served as an appetizer on roasted tomatoes. With each bite bursting with flavor while remaining low in calories, it’s a standout choice for lunch or dinner. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, this tuna salad will become your go-to recipe for delicious meals in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans of quality canned tuna (5 ounces each)
- 2 1/2 celery stalks
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 4–5 radishes
- 3 green onions
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- Fresh parsley and mint
- Dijon mustard
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 1/2 limes
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Zesty Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lime zest, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth. Add sumac, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix drained tuna with chopped celery, cucumber, radishes, green onions, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the tuna salad and gently mix to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg