Bright, refreshing, and full of flavor, Mediterranean Tuna Cucumber Salad is the perfect dish for anyone looking to embrace the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean diet. This salad combines the light crunch of fresh cucumbers with the rich protein of tuna, making it not only a delicious choice but also a nutritious one.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 can (15 oz) of tuna, preferably packed in olive oil or water, drained
2 large cucumbers, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, finely diced
½ bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the drained tuna. Use a fork to gently break it into large chunks.
Dice the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the sliced Kalamata olives to the salad mixture. If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything gently until well-coated.
Before serving, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed.
If time allows, cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
