Chopped Salad with Tuna South Beach

Bright, nutritious, and satisfyingly simple, the Chopped Salad with Tuna South Beach is a refreshing take on healthy eating. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, vibrant romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, this salad balances texture and flavor beautifully. Finished with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired freshness. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-carb, South Beach Diet-friendly recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite side—this healthy chopped salad is perfect for those craving a wholesome, flavorful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna (packed in water, drained)
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Black olives (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 4

Add the sliced black olives and freshly chopped parsley to the bowl.

Step 5

Open the canned tuna, drain the water, and break the tuna into chunks. Add it to the mixing bowl atop the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and use tongs to toss everything together until well combined.

Step 8

Serve immediately in bowls or on plates. Enjoy your refreshing Chopped Salad with Tuna South Beach!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(690.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	283.3

Total Fat 12.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 20.0mg	0%
Sodium 791.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 21.0g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 180.4mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1290.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 27.2%

Carbs: 37.0%