Description
This Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and healthy dish that combines protein-rich tuna with crisp vegetables, briny olives, creamy feta, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it’s easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and serves four generously.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna, drained (preferably packed in olive oil)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup chickpeas (canned or cooked), drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely sliced red onion, pitted and halved kalamata olives, and drained chickpeas. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add Parsley and Feta: Incorporate the chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese into the bowl. If you prefer a dairy-free option, you can omit the feta.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add additional salt and black pepper if needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the Mediterranean Tuna Salad chilled or at room temperature for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute canned chickpeas with fresh cooked chickpeas for enhanced flavor and texture.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Make sure to drain the canned tuna and chickpeas well to avoid a watery salad.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Feta cheese is optional; omit it for a dairy-free version or replace with vegan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean Tuna Salad, Tuna Salad Recipe, Healthy Tuna Salad, Quick Salad, No-Cook Salad, Chickpea Tuna Salad, Fresh Tuna Salad
