Description
This 10-Minute Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a quick, vibrant dish that brings together fresh ingredients and bold flavors for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weekdays, it can be enjoyed as a healthy lunch, light dinner, or an impressive appetizer. With its zesty dressing and crunchy veggies, this no-mayo salad is not only nutritious but also versatile enough to be served in pita bread, wrapped in lettuce, or on roasted tomatoes. Whip it up in just minutes and savor the deliciousness of Mediterranean cuisine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans (5 oz each) wild-caught tuna
- 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
- 2 1/2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4–5 radishes, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 bunch parsley, chopped
- 10–15 mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Zest and juice of 1 1/2 limes
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of sumac, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lime zest and juice. Gradually add olive oil until emulsified. Stir in sumac, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna with celery, cucumber, radishes, onions, olives, parsley, and mint. Gently mix using a wooden spoon.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in pita bread or lettuce wraps or over roasted tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 38mg