Description
This 10-Minute Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a vibrant and nutritious meal that can be prepared in a flash. Packed with crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty Dijon dressing, this salad is a delightful option for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. Ditch the mayo and enjoy the refreshing flavors of quality tuna combined with fresh produce. Whether served in pita bread, lettuce wraps, or atop roasted tomatoes, this dish promises to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for meal prep, it keeps well in the fridge, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans (5 oz each) quality tuna (wild-caught Albacore or Yellowfin)
- 2 1/2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
- 4–5 radishes, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- Fresh parsley and mint (about 1 cup each)
- Zesty Dijon dressing (made from Dijon mustard, lime juice, olive oil, sumac)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lime zest and juice until combined. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add sumac, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna with chopped celery, cucumber, radishes, green onions, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint. Gently mix using a wooden spoon.
- Pour dressing over salad and fold gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 40mg