Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad with tuna, vegetables, olives, and zesty 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 tablespoons capers, drained

→ Dressing

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

→ Optional

16 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

# How-To Steps:

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 -
  • Its the kind of meal that makes you feel nourished without weighing you down, like sunshine on a plate
  • Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in moments when hunger hits
02 -
  • The onion bite mellows significantly after sitting in the acidic dressing, so don't be alarmed by its initial sharpness
  • This salad actually improves after a few hours, making it perfect for meal prep or potlucks
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate the garlic into the dressing for a smoother, more evenly distributed flavor
  • Let your tuna drain thoroughly in a sieve instead of just tipping the can, excess water makes for watery salad

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