Mediterranean Diet Classic Tuna Fish Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Classic Tuna Fish Salad, a healthy and flavor-packed twist on the traditional tuna salad. Bursting with the goodness of protein-rich canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, this Mediterranean-inspired dish offers a crave-worthy balance of fresh and savory flavors. Tossed with a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing and sprinkled with fresh parsley, it’s served over a bed of mixed greens for a light, nutrient-dense meal. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep or a quick, refreshing dinner, this no-cook, Mediterranean tuna salad is both satisfying and guilt-free. Perfect for fans of the Mediterranean diet or anyone seeking a delicious, heart-healthy recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 ounces each), drained Canned tuna
• 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced Cucumber
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped Red onion
• 0.5 cup, pitted and halved Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 cups Mixed greens

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl and gently toss the ingredients together.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Arrange the mixed greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.

Step 6

Spoon the tuna salad mixture on top of the mixed greens.

Step 7

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1095.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1327.8

Total Fat 93.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 166.8mg	0%
Sodium 4485.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 89.9g	0%

Vitamin D 238.8IU	0%
Calcium 655.2mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1811.8mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 10.3%