Description
Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Tuna Salad, packed with vibrant flavors from artichokes, olives, roasted red peppers, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this dish combines the goodness of natural ingredients, all drizzled with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Serve it in lettuce leaves, on a baguette, or with whole-grain crackers for a Mediterranean diet meal that’s both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
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6 ounces tuna (canned or jarred, packed in spring water; Safe Catch Tuna recommended)
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1/2 cup artichoke hearts, diced
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1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
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1 roasted red pepper, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, slivered
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 lemon, juiced
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
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Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
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Chill until ready to serve.
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Serve in lettuce leaves, on a baguette, or with whole-grain crackers.
Notes
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This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or some avocado for extra richness.
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For a lower-carb option, serve with cucumber slices instead of crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg