Gluten-free Mediterranean Tuna Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad packed with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a light meal or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, capers, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese (if not strictly dairy-free).
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg