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Tuna Tomato Salad Recipe

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This fresh and easy Tuna Tomato Salad Recipe is a healthy Mediterranean-style dish made with flaky tuna, juicy tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, and lemon. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light summer dinner.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • Salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional:

  • ½ cucumber, diced

  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives

  • 1 tablespoon capers

Instructions

  • Drain the tuna thoroughly and place it in a large mixing bowl.

  • Break the tuna gently with a fork into large chunks.

  • Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion.

  • Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

  • Sprinkle chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

  • Toss gently to combine without breaking the tuna too much.

  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  • Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.

Notes

  • Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.

  • Chill before serving for enhanced taste.

  • Add cucumbers or olives for extra texture.

  • Best served fresh but can be refrigerated up to 2 days.

  • Author: Amiyah Weaver
  • 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