Mediterranean Tuna Salad

 Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a fresh, light, and flavorful dish that combines the richness of tuna with Mediterranean ingredients like olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it a great option for lunch or a light dinner. The tangy dressing ties all the ingredients together, creating a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

2 cans (5 oz each) of tuna in olive oil or water, drained (or 2 cups of cooked tuna)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cucumber, diced

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced (optional)

1 tbsp capers (optional)

For the Dressing:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp dried oregano

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

In a large bowl, add the drained tuna. Use a fork to break the tuna into chunks.

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, roasted red peppers, and capers (if using) to the bowl.

2. Make the Dressing:

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

3. Assemble the Salad:

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

4. Serve:

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing, light meal. It can also be chilled for 20-30 minutes before serving for a colder dish.

Tips:

Add greens: If you want more volume, serve the tuna salad on a bed of mixed greens or spinach.

For extra crunch: Add some toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for a bit of texture.

Make it a wrap: You can use the Mediterranean tuna salad as a filling for a wrap or pita bread.

This Mediterranean Tuna Salad is an easy, healthy, and satisfying dish that brings together bright flavors and nutritious ingredients, perfect for a quick meal!