Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this 10-Minute Mediterranean Tuna Salad. Perfect for busy days or casual gatherings, this quick and nutritious salad combines fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a zesty Dijon dressing—without any mayo! Whether you’re looking to whip up a light lunch or a satisfying appetizer, this salad is incredibly versatile. Serve it in warm pita bread, crisp lettuce wraps, or even over roasted tomatoes for an elegant touch. Packed with healthy ingredients, this tuna salad will not only satisfy your taste buds but also keep you feeling energized and nourished.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans (5 oz each) wild-caught tuna
- 2.5 celery stalks, chopped
- ½ English cucumber, chopped
- 4–5 radishes, chopped
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- Fresh parsley and mint
- Zesty Dijon mustard dressing (lime juice, olive oil, sumac)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lime zest and juice until blended. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until smooth. Season with sumac, salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna with celery, cucumber, radishes, green onions, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint. Mix gently.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in pita bread, lettuce wraps or as a topping on roasted tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg