Mediterranean Diet Tuna Tostada

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Diet Tuna Tostadas! This recipe combines the bold flavors of tender tuna packed in olive oil with the crisp freshness of cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and shredded romaine lettuce. Enhanced by Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing of fresh lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, this dish is a delightful fusion of Mediterranean ingredients served on crunchy whole-grain tostada shells. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these tostadas are perfect as a healthy, high-protein meal loaded with flavor and texture. Serve them fresh for a wholesome lunch or dinner that embodies the heart-healthy essence of the Mediterranean diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tostada shells (whole grain if available)
• 2 cans Canned tuna (packed in olive oil, drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Romaine lettuce, shredded

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes, or until crisp and slightly warm. Remove and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to combine. Add the chopped parsley and stir again.

Step 5

To assemble the tostadas, place a small handful of shredded romaine lettuce on each tostada shell.

Step 6

Top the lettuce with the tuna mixture, divided evenly among the 4 tostadas.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Tuna Tostadas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(980.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1757.1

Total Fat 99.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 140mg	0%
Sodium 2801.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 78.9g	0%

Vitamin D 400IU	0%
Calcium 594.5mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 1885.6mg	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: 49.7%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 32.9%