Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Print Version)

Tuna, fresh vegetables, olives, and tangy lemon dressing create this bright Mediterranean dish ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
05 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Add-Ins

07 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
08 - 1/4 cup capers, rinsed

→ Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - Juice of 1 lemon
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place the drained tuna in a large bowl and flake gently with a fork.
02 - Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, parsley, olives, and capers to the bowl with the tuna.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The combination of briny capers and olives makes it taste restaurant fancy
02 -
  • This salad actually tastes better after sitting for about 30 minutes, so do not stress about serving it instantly
  • The red onion will mellow out as it marinates in the lemon, so do not be afraid to use the full amount
03 -
  • Invest in good quality tuna packed in olive oil, it absolutely makes or breaks this recipe
  • Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the dressing work its magic

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