Tuna Salad
Mediterranean tuna salad — tuna with olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, Mediterranean dressing. Different from creamy mayo-based version.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
14 min
Servings
4
Calories
232 cal

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- Tuna1
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Cucumber1
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Lemon Juice1
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Salt1 tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Tuna1
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Cucumber1
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Lemon Juice1
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Drain 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna. Flake in bowl.
- 2
Add ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, ¼ cup capers, ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained), ½ chopped red onion, 1 chopped celery stalk, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
- 3
Make dressing: ¼ cup olive oil + juice of 1 lemon + 1 minced garlic clove + 1 teaspoon Dijon + 1 teaspoon honey + 1 teaspoon oregano + salt + pepper.
- 4
Toss tuna mixture with dressing.
- 5
Add 4 oz crumbled feta. Toss gently.
- 6
Refrigerate 30 min for flavors to meld. Serve on greens, in pita pockets, on crackers, or in lettuce wraps. Better next day.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.No mayo. Mediterranean style.
- 2.Capers + olives + sun-dried tomato. Mediterranean trinity.
- 3.Fresh herbs essential.
- 4.Improves overnight.
🔬 Why It Works
Mediterranean tuna salad succeeds because the olive-caper-tomato combination provides bold Mediterranean flavors that mayo-based versions lack. Lighter but more flavorful.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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