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Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad

This Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a healthy and satisfying meal option, packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and vibrant flavors without the heaviness of mayonnaise. Perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans cans tuna, 5 ounces each
  • 0.5 cups English cucumber, chopped
  • 0.25 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 0.25 cups red onion, chopped
  • 0.25 cups celery, chopped
  • 0.25 cups olives (kalamata or green manzanilla), chopped
  • 0.5 cups fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cups fresh dill, loosely packed, chopped
  • 1 large lemon, juiced This will yield about ΒΌ cup lemon juice
  • 0.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt more to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil optional, but suggested especially if not using tuna packed in olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by chopping the vegetables and fresh herbs: English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, celery, red onion, fresh parsley, dill, and olives.
  2. In a medium bowl, flake the tuna at the bottom. If using Wild Planet or Safe Catch, no need to drain.
  3. Add all the chopped vegetables, herbs, and olives into the bowl with the tuna.
  4. Mix in the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Stir everything well until combined.

Notes

You can serve this salad on its own, with whole-grain crackers, on a bed of greens, or in a wrap. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 days. Revitalize leftovers with lemon juice or Greek yogurt if needed. Use high-quality tuna packed in olive oil for extra flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or radishes and adjust seasoning to taste.