Description
A refreshing Mediterranean Tuna Salad featuring tuna in olive oil mixed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a flavorful red wine vinegar and oregano dressing. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Drain Tuna: Drain the can of tuna in olive oil thoroughly and set it aside for later use.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Dice Cucumber: Cut the cucumber into small diced pieces and add them to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes.
- Slice Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl with the other vegetables.
- Prepare Olives: Pit and slice the Kalamata olives, then add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Add Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl over the salad ingredients.
- Add Tuna: Place the drained tuna on top of the salad ingredients in the bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all the salad ingredients with a spoon to mix evenly and coat with dressing.
- Add Parsley: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad for a fresh and vibrant finish.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavor before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled for up to 1 hour to meld the flavors.
- Use good quality tuna packed in olive oil for richer flavor.
- Kalamata olives add a distinctive briny taste; substitute with black olives if preferred.
- Feta cheese can be omitted or replaced with a vegan cheese alternative for dietary preferences.
- Adjust salt content depending on the saltiness of feta and olives.
