Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups baby greens or spring mix
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 (5-ounce) can of tuna, drained
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby greens, peeled and diced cucumber, diced orange and red bell peppers, halved grape or cherry tomatoes, and sliced kalamata olives.
- Add Tuna: Flake the drained tuna and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Make the Dressing & Toss: Pour the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and ground black pepper over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together gently to evenly coat the salad with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the Mediterranean Tuna Salad immediately for the freshest flavors and textures.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some toasted pine nuts or almonds.
- Substitute canned tuna with grilled fresh tuna for a more robust flavor.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best dressing taste.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; toss before serving.
- Add feta cheese for a creamier texture and more authentic Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
