Description
Mediterranean Tuna Salad bursts with bold olives, fresh tomatoes, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs, all mixed with flaky tuna for a fresh, mayo-free take on the classic.
Ingredients
2 cans tuna (in olive oil or water)
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tbsp crumbled feta (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: Fresh parsley, basil, puttanesca chickpea salad
Instructions
1. Drain the tuna and flake it into a large bowl using a fork.
2. Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, onion, olives, and feta if using.
3. Drizzle in olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice right over the top.
4. Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Toss gently.
5. Taste and tweak: more lemon for zing, more oil for richness.
6. Chill for 10 minutes or serve immediately in pita pockets or with hummus.
Notes
Ideal for meal prep—stores well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Try serving over greens, warm grains, or in lettuce cups.
Swap ingredients to taste—sun-dried tomatoes, capers, or goat cheese all work!
For added protein, include chickpeas, boiled eggs, or white beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tuna salad, Mediterranean, healthy lunch, no mayo