Colorful Chopped Salad with Oil Cured Tuna

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold Mediterranean flavors, this Colorful Chopped Salad with Oil-Cured Tuna is an irresistible, nutrient-packed dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Featuring tender chunks of oil-cured tuna nestled atop crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a medley of sweet bell peppers, this salad is as stunning as it is satisfying. Briny Kalamata olives and optional crumbled feta add a savory depth, while a zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as quick and easy as it is delicious. Perfect for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts, this fresh, wholesome salad promises to be a standout at any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Oil-cured tuna
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 Bell peppers (mixed colors)
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry all vegetables to prepare them for chopping.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the bell peppers into strips. Add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add it to the salad along with the Kalamata olives.

Step 5

If using, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 6

Break the oil-cured tuna into chunks and arrange it evenly over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad for garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Colorful Chopped Salad with Oil Cured Tuna.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2073.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1697.9

Total Fat 119.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 166.9mg	0%
Sodium 4877.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 39.7g
Protein 77.8g	0%

Vitamin D 400.2IU	0%
Calcium 1107.4mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 3590.4mg	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: 62.6%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 19.4%