Paleo Mediterranean Sardine Salad

Transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant Paleo Mediterranean Sardine Salad. Packed with omega-3-rich canned sardines, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives, this dish is a nutrient-dense powerhouse that’s both paleo-friendly and irresistibly flavorful. Fresh parsley and mint add a refreshing herbal touch, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice tie everything together with bright, zesty notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad is perfect for a light lunch, a satisfying side, or a quick weeknight dinner. Enjoy the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with every forkful!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans canned sardines in olive oil
• 1 large organic tomato
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Open the cans of sardines, drain the excess oil, and set aside.

Step 2

Chop the tomato into small cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and dice it into similarly sized cubes as the tomato. Add to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Finely slice the red onion and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Halve the kalamata olives if they're large, and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, then sprinkle them over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 7

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the salad ingredients, ensuring there are no seeds.

Step 8

Add the sardines to the mixing bowl.

Step 9

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Step 10

Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Step 11

Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly combined.

Step 12

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to preference.

Step 13

Serve the salad fresh, optionally garnished with additional parsley or lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(914.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1080.0

Total Fat 83.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 301.9mg	0%
Sodium 3094.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 59.0g	0%

Vitamin D 410.4IU	0%
Calcium 1009.5mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1998.1mg	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: 66.2%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 13.0%