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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

mediterranean tuna salad recipe made easy at home. A bright, no-cook salad that brings the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean to your table in just 10 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil drained and flaked
  • 1 large English cucumber diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese optional for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice from about 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked tuna, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to mix.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, if using.
  4. Transfer the salad to a clear glass serving bowl. Garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of oregano if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.