Whole Foods Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Whole Foods Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a quick, healthy, and delicious recipe perfect for lunch or dinner. This vibrant dish combines protein-packed tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all brought together with a tangy homemade lemon-oregano dressing. It's a no-cook, 15-minute recipe that's as versatile as it is flavorful—serve it over a bed of mixed greens, alongside warm pita, or enjoy it on its own. With fresh parsley and wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean-inspired tuna salad is not only a nutritious choice but also a refreshing addition to your weekly meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5 oz cans canned tuna (in olive oil or water, drained)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.33 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, sliced kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 2

Add the chopped parsley to the bowl and gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

If desired, serve the Mediterranean tuna salad over a bed of mixed greens or with a side of pita bread.

Step 7

Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for flavors to meld further.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1332.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1220.1

Total Fat 80.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 153.4mg	0%
Sodium 4427.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 11.6g
Protein 92.1g	0%

Vitamin D 667.0IU	0%
Calcium 788.3mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2828.9mg	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: 57.1%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 13.9%