Spanish Tuna Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Spanish Tuna Salad is a quick and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is a delightful medley of textures and colors. A simple yet zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar ties the ingredients together, while briny kalamata olives and fresh parsley add authentic Spanish flair. Topped with slices of hard-boiled egg, this no-cook recipe is not only easy to prepare in just 15 minutes but also a nutritious choice for lunch, dinner, or a make-ahead picnic treat. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a light and flavorful meal everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 large hard-boiled egg

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork into smaller pieces.

Step 2

Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add the tomatoes to the mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, then dice it into small cubes. Add the cucumber to the bowl.

Step 4

Core and dice the red bell pepper. Add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 6

Slice the kalamata olives into halves and add them to the bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 9

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for extra flavor.

Step 10

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange the slices on top of the salad as a decorative garnish.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or chill it for 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(903.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1151.9

Total Fat 101.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 412.0mg	0%
Sodium 2989.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 31.3g	0%

Vitamin D 141.4IU	0%
Calcium 252.4mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1313.2mg	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: 77.4%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 12.0%