Description
A vibrant and refreshing tuna salad with olive oil, lemon, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and capers in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a balanced dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Best eaten fresh the same day. Can be prepared a few hours ahead, but add the dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg