Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing 10-Minute Mediterranean Tuna Salad, a perfect blend of crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty Dijon dressing. This quick and healthy dish is ideal for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch, an appetizer, or in pita bread or lettuce wraps. Skipping the mayo not only lightens the salad but also keeps it wholesome and delicious. With its delightful flavors and versatility, this tuna salad is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans (5 oz each) quality tuna
- 2 1/2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
- 4–5 radishes, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- Fresh parsley and mint
- Zesty Dijon mustard dressing
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together Dijon mustard, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, sumac, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna with celery, cucumber, radishes, olives, parsley, and mint. Mix gently with a wooden spoon.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and fold to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve in pita bread, lettuce wraps, or over roasted tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg