Description
This Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a light, protein-packed dish bursting with fresh veggies, briny olives, creamy feta, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Quick to make and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
2. Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine everything without breaking the tuna too much.
3. Sprinkle in the feta cheese and chopped parsley. Toss again just enough to distribute.
4. Finish with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference—don’t skip it!
Let the salad sit for 15 minutes before serving for deeper flavor.
Swap chickpeas with white beans or lentils for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Mediterranean tuna salad, easy tuna salad, healthy lunch