Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Printable)
Fresh tuna with crisp vegetables, olives, and tangy lemon dressing for a quick, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
05 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Add-Ins
07 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
08 - 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
→ Dressing
09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - Juice of 1 lemon
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, add the drained tuna and flake gently with a fork.
02 - Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, parsley, olives, and capers to the bowl.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
05 - Gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required
- The dressing doubles as a marinade if you let it sit for 20 minutes
02 -
- The salad tastes noticeably better after 20 minutes of marinating time
- Red onion can overpower delicate palates so start with half the amount
03 -
- Use a glass bowl for mixing since acidic ingredients can react with metal
- Save the tuna oil and drizzle it over roasted vegetables another night