Description
This Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a vibrant blend of fresh ingredients that not only bursts with flavor but also promises to deliver nutritional benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 2–3 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by washing your cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion thoroughly. Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the red onion. For a more pleasant crunch, consider soaking the sliced onion in a bowl of ice water for about 10 minutes to soften its sharp flavor.
- Once your vegetables are prepped, grab your can of white beans. Drain them and rinse under cold water thoroughly. This step removes excess sodium and enhances the taste by preventing any metallic flavor from the can.
- In a large mixing bowl, add your halved tomatoes, chopped cucumber, soaked red onion, and rinsed white beans. Now, take the drained tuna and flake it into the bowl using a fork. This ensures that the tuna integrates well with the other ingredients. Then add the crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped parsley, ensuring you have a colorful and nutritious base to your salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of your fresh lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper. If you enjoy a bit more flavor, add the optional dried oregano or minced fresh mint. This dressing ties all the flavors of the salad together beautifully.
- Pour your freshly made dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Taste your salad mixture before serving and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice or salt to suit your palate.
- You can serve your Mediterranean Tuna Salad immediately, or if you prefer, allow the flavors to meld by chilling it in the refrigerator for about 20–30 minutes. Chilling will deepen the flavors and provide a refreshing effect—perfect for a warm day!
Notes
This salad tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Protein: 25 g