Lebanese Inspired Tuna Salad
Brighten up your lunch routine with this flavorful Lebanese Inspired Tuna Salad! Packed with protein-rich tuna, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the vibrant freshness of parsley and mint, this Mediterranean twist on a classic salad bursts with wholesome ingredients. Sumac and cumin infuse the dish with warm, tangy notes, perfectly complemented by a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. Served on a bed of crisp romaine and optionally topped with crunchy pita chips, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for healthy eating or Mediterranean food lovers, this tuna salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans canned tuna (packed in olive oil)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
- 0.25 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup pita chips (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna and flake it into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, and add them to the bowl.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sumac, ground cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetables, then gently toss everything together to combine and evenly coat.
Step 6
Arrange the romaine lettuce leaves on a serving plate or bowl. Spoon the tuna salad mixture over the top.
Step 7
Sprinkle pita chips over the salad for added crunch, if using.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lebanese Inspired Tuna Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1094.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2239.7 |
| Total Fat 118.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 100.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3760.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 189.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.2g | |
| Protein 96.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 166.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 283.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2229.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories