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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Panoramic bowl of Mediterranean tuna salad with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, olives, and cucumber in the foreground on a wooden table, with a softly blurred ocean view in the background.
Prep Time 12 mins
Total Time 12 mins
Cooking Method: ,
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 3
Estimated Cost: 14
Total Calories: 594
Best Season: Spring, Summer
Description

This Mediterranean tuna salad is a fresh, vibrant dish that combines protein-rich tuna with crisp vegetables and bold, zesty flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, briny olives, and fragrant parsley come together to create a perfectly balanced mix of textures and tastes.

Tossed in a creamy yet light dressing made with Greek yogurt, olive oil, and bright lemon juice, this salad offers a refreshing twist on a classic.

Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it’s both nourishing and satisfying—bringing together wholesome ingredients in a colorful, Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare.

Ingredients
    Salad
  • 1 can Tuna in water drained (15 oz)
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1/2 cup Black olives (quartered)
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber (seeds removed & cubed)
  • 1/4 cup Red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped - or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
  • 1/2 Avocado (optional)
    • Dressing
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Juice from lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 dash Pepper
  • 1 dash Salt
Instructions
    Mixing the Dressing
  1. 1

    In small bowl combine yogurt, olive oil, garlic powder, and lemon juice.

    2. Mixing the Salad
  2. 2

    In large bowl combine tuna, garbanzo beans, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, parsley, and avocado

  3. 3

    Pour yogurt mixture over tuna mixture and stir.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Serving Size 1 Cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 198kcal
% Daily Value *
Cholesterol 19mg7%
Sodium 248mg11%
Potassium 499mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 9.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 18.4g37%
Calcium 70 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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