Mediterranean Tuna Salad: Your New Go-To for a Zesty, High-Protein Lunch
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Zesty Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt
A vibrant, healthy Mediterranean tuna salad packed with fresh veggies, herbs, and a creamy lemon-yogurt dressing. Perfect for a quick, high-protein, gluten-free lunch.
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings4
Calories280 kcal
📝 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
1
Prepare the vegetables and herbs: Finely dice the red onion, cucumber, and bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the Kalamata olives. Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley.
2
Drain and flake the tuna: Open the cans of tuna and drain thoroughly. Transfer the tuna to a large mixing bowl and flake gently with a fork.
3
Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
4
Combine ingredients: Add the diced red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, chopped Kalamata olives, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh dill, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the flaked tuna.
5
Dress and mix: Pour the prepared Greek yogurt dressing over all the ingredients in the large bowl. Gently fold everything together until the vegetables and tuna are evenly coated.
6
Chill (optional but recommended): For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the Mediterranean tuna salad for at least 15-20 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir well before serving.
💡 Notes
Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This salad is fantastic served in lettuce cups, with whole-grain crackers, or as a filling for wraps and sandwiches. Feel free to add in other favorite Mediterranean ingredients like crumbled feta or chopped artichoke hearts.
