Greek Tuna Salad That’s Protein Packed

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This Mediterranean Tuna and Feta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for an easy dinner recipe. Packed with fresh vegetables and topped with creamy feta cheese, it offers a nutritious option that aligns well with Mediterranean diet recipes.

The recipe comes together quickly, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or light lunches.

Quick Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Feta

This Greek-inspired salad features a balance of crunchy cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, red onions, and hearty tuna, all drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. It serves about 4 people and takes just 15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Drain the tuna and chop the vegetables while you prepare the other ingredients.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Add Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld further.