Description
Looking for a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor? This Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish loaded with crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for busy days, meal prep, or easy dinner ideas, this no-cook recipe comes together in minutes and delivers bold Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cans tuna, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Chop cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.
2. Drain tuna and chickpeas thoroughly.
3. In a large bowl, combine tuna, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
4. Add olives, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
5. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
6. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Gently toss until everything is evenly combined.
8. Serve immediately or chill for 15 to 20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg