Healthier Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Name: Healthier Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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A very refreshing and light snack or meal! This dish makes a great Mediterranean alternative to your stereotypical tuna salad made with mayonnaise. Serve with whole grain crackers.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.7g 14%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 180mg 8%

Total Carbohydrate 1.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%

Total Sugars 0.5g

Protein 16.3g 33%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Combine tuna, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl.

Whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Toss with the tuna mixture.