Description
A refreshing and healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad combining protein-rich tuna with fresh vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for a quick, no-cook meal that’s both flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley thoroughly to distribute all flavors evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified to form a bright, flavorful dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients in the dressing without breaking up the tuna too much.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed to enhance flavors perfectly.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately for fresh texture, or chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- This salad is delicious on its own or served over greens, in a pita, or with crackers for added crunch and variety.
- You can substitute canned tuna in water if preferred, but add an extra drizzle of olive oil to maintain rich flavor.
