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Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Mediterranean Tuna Salad · ready in 10 min · 4 servings · 210 kcal per serving · very easy · 9 ingredients
A fresh and vibrant tuna salad layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and tender tuna, finished with lemon and olive oil for a bright, satisfying bite.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 210
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 120 gLettuce
- 450 gTuna in water
- 200 gTomatoes, chopped
- 80 gOnion
- 60 gKalamata olives
- 30 gLemon wedge
- 40 gExtra virgin olive oil
- 5 gSalt (optional)
- 2 gBlack pepper (optional)
Equipment
chef knife, cutting board, fork, measuring spoon, mixing bowl, salad spinner, salt pepper grinder, serving platter
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Wash and dry the lettuce, drain the tuna, chop the tomatoes and onion, and gather a serving platter and bowl. · 3 min
What to look for: even leafy bed
- Arrange lettuce
Spread the lettuce evenly on the serving platter to form a flat, even base for the salad. · 2 min
What to look for: even green layer
- Add tuna
Flake the tuna in water with a fork and scatter it evenly over the lettuce layer. · 2 min
What to look for: large tender flakes
- Add vegetables
Distribute the chopped tomatoes and onion evenly over the tuna for balanced flavor. · 3 min
What to look for: colorful, evenly spread
- Finish toppings
Scatter the Kalamata olives on top, then squeeze the lemon wedge over the salad and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. · 2 min
What to look for: glossy and bright
- Season and serve
Season lightly with salt and black pepper if desired, then serve the Mediterranean tuna salad immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: fresh and vibrant
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 210 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| of which saturated | 2 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: fish
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Lettuce
- mixed greens: Adds more texture and variety to the salad
Tuna in water
- canned salmon: Drain well before use
Tomatoes
- cherry tomatoes: Sweeter and juicier when in season
Onion
- red onion: Softer and slightly sweeter taste
Kalamata olives
- green olives: More assertive and salty
Lemon wedge
- red wine vinegar: Adds sharp acidity similar to lemon
