Description
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean Tuna Salad featuring Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, packed with omega-3s and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 ounces) canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Chop the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely dice half of a red onion.
- Combine the Base: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna and Greek yogurt.
- Add the Vegetables: Fold the chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion into the tuna and yogurt mixture.
- Incorporate Flavor: Add feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice to the mixture.
- Season to Taste: Add salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs, stirring gently to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 15 minutes to meld flavors, then serve on greens or with pita chips.
Notes
Use high-quality tuna and fresh vegetables for the best flavor. Consider adding sliced olives for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Tuna Salad, healthy salad, Greek yogurt recipe, quick salad, protein-rich meal