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healthy no-mayo tuna salad in bibb lettuce leaves on a large white platter

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 4 servings
Category Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean, Mediterranean-American
Author Lauren Grant

Description

Instead of mayo, this tuna salad is dressed with a vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, Dijon and oregano. Roasted red peppers, olives, artichokes and chickpeas round out the rest of this salad.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 (6-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
  • ½ cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • Optional: Bibb lettuce leaves or pita bread for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, zest and juice of 1 lemon, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons Dijon, and 2 teaspoons dried oregano; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add 2 drained (6-ounce) cans tuna, 1 drained (14 ounce) can artichokes, 1 drained (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, 1 cup chopped parsley, ½ cup sliced olives, ½ cup chopped red peppers, and ¼ cup minced red onion; toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If desired, serve tuna salad in bibb lettuce cups or pita bread.

Notes

Tuna Salad will last up to 3 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We recommend storing tuna salad in a glass container as opposed to a plastic container (plastic tends to hold on to flavors).
Tuna needs quite a bit of seasoning—don't be afraid to season to taste with more salt, pepper, lemon, and oregano!
A tuna salad can only be as good as the quality of tuna you use. You don't need to break the bank, but the cheapest tuna also won't do this salad justice.
Use a bold-flavored extra-virgin olive oil for the most flavorful salad. An olive oil that's mildly fruity but spicy is ideal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cupCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 499mgFiber: 3.5g
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