Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh tuna salad with vegetables, olives, and lemon dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced

04 - 1/4 red onion, finely sliced

05 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced

06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

07 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

08 - 1/4 cup capers, rinsed

09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

10 - Juice of 1 lemon

11 - 1 garlic clove, minced

12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano

13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

01 - Place drained tuna in a large bowl and flake gently with a fork.

02 - Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, parsley, olives, and capers to the bowl with the tuna.

03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.

05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

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It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, making it perfect for those nights when takeout is tempting but you actually want to eat something that makes you feel good
The combination of briny olives, bright lemon, and tender tuna creates those Mediterranean vacation vibes without leaving your kitchen

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This salad tastes infinitely better after it has had thirty minutes to an hour in the refrigerator, giving all those distinct Mediterranean flavors time to become friends
The tuna will continue to absorb dressing as it sits, so if you are meal prepping, store the dressing separately and toss right before serving

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Invest in good quality tuna packed in olive oil, the difference in flavor and texture is absolutely worth the few extra dollars
Do not skip the step of letting it rest in the refrigerator, the transformation in flavor is remarkable