Ingredients
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2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
Optional:
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½ cucumber, diced
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¼ cup Kalamata olives
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1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
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Drain the tuna thoroughly and place it in a large mixing bowl.
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Break the tuna gently with a fork into large chunks.
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Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion.
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Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
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Sprinkle chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
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Toss gently to combine without breaking the tuna too much.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Notes
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Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
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Chill before serving for enhanced taste.
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Add cucumbers or olives for extra texture.
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Best served fresh but can be refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg