Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Printer-friendly)
Crisp vegetables, olives, and tuna in zesty lemon dressing come together in this bright Mediterranean dish ready in 15 minutes.
# 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
# Method:
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 Tips:
01 -
- Everything comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required
- The flavors actually get better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours
02 -
- The salad needs at least 15 minutes to let the dressing work its way into everything
- Don't even think about using water packed tuna unless you want something completely different
03 -
- Letting it sit overnight in the fridge is actually when it tastes the absolute best
- A drizzle of really good olive oil right before serving makes it look fancy