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Mediterranean Inspired Tuna Salad

Mediterranean Inspired Tuna Salad

This Mediterranean Inspired Tuna Salad combines fresh ingredients for a light, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Tuna Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cans skipjack tuna drained
  • ½ medium bell pepper chopped
  • ½ small red onion chopped
  • ½ cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 large roasted red pepper
  • 2 tablespoon capers chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley chopped

Lemon Herb Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de provence (or Italian seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl combine the tuna with the rest of the chopped vegetables.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon herb dressing ingredients and whisk with a fork or small whisk until combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the tuna salad and stir well.

Notes

Drain the tuna well to avoid a soggy salad. If using salted tuna, check the salt taste before adding it to the dressing. Consider doubling the dressing for extra flavor if serving over greens or grain bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy salad, healthy recipe, Light Lunch, Mediterranean Salad, Quick Meal, tuna salad
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