Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with No Mayo: A Fresh Twist on Classic Flavor
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean tuna salad recipe without mayonnaise, offering a fresh twist to a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or avocado for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad, No Mayo Tuna Salad, Healthy Tuna Recipe