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Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad

May 31, 2020 By Patricia 24 Comments

Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad makes a delicious and easy-to-make lunch. I love the color, crunch, and how fast you can get this together for a great meal.

Looking for an idea for your next lunch? Put this Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad on your list of things to make. You’ll love the lemony dressing and all the great textures it offers.

Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Whether you serve this on a bed of lettuce, open-faced on fabulously crusted Italian bread, or simply with some whole-grain crackers, this tuna salad is super-tasty. You’ll love that it’s easy to make with ingredients you probably already have, like olives, radishes, onion, and cannellini beans.

If you have extra olives after you make this salad, use them in this creamy, Lemony Artichoke-Olive Dip. It’s perfect for dipping into on movie night!

Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad came to mind once I popped my head into my pantry and figure out a good use for the beans and tuna I had accumulated. As a bonus, I used the lettuce that’s been growing like crazy in my backyard raised bed garden. It’s so exciting!

It’s not impossible to have a great garden in the summer in Phoenix, but it takes a LOT of work. It’s really still spring (but temps are already in the triple digits here) so the lettuce has a fighting chance without too much effort. We’ll enjoy it as long as we can!

I’m here to tell you that tuna salad doesn’t need to be boring! It can be really tasty without mayo, too. Now, let me tell you: I’m typically a tuna-salad-mayo-loving lady, but this option is an awesome alternative. If you like mayo added to your tuna salad, try my recipe for Tuna and Egg Salad. 

This recipe uses lemon juice and olive oil as a dressing. It’s seasoned simply with fresh ground black pepper and salt. It includes crunchy radishes, zesty onion, hearty cannellini beans, and slightly salty olives. Toss in fresh parsley for color and a little flavor and you’re ready to roll!

If you’re looking for other ways to use your tuna, try these Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing. They’re perfect for when all the zucchini starts to show up in your garden!

Pop your head into your pantry and grab the tuna and beans that are waiting to be used! I know you’ll love this Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad.

Nutrition

Calories

1110 cal

Fat

61 g

Carbs

72 g

Protein

71 g
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Yields Serves 4

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chunk tuna in water, drained
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup diced Mediterranean-style olives black and-or green
  • 3 large radishes, sliced and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons diced white onion
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Ground black pepper and salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • Salad greens

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Whisk to combine.
  2. In a large bowl, add the tuna, cannellini beans, olives, radishes, and onion. Add the parsley.
  3. Drizzle the lemon-olive oil mixture over the top and lightly toss to coat.
  4. Serve the tuna salad on top of lettuce greens, or on a slice of bread.
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Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes Tagged With: lunch, Mediterranean meals, salad, simple meals, Tuna, tuna salad

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Comments

  1. Mimi says

    June 1, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    OMG My mom used to make this all the time, I need to make it soon again
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:30 pm

      I love that! Hope you make it and enjoy!
      Reply
  2. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    June 1, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    I do a variation of this, but have never thought to add radish. What a great, refreshing recipe for the summer!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:30 pm

      Thanks, Lecy! It really it. I love radishes and always try to think how I can add them to recipes :)
      Reply
  3. jenna says

    June 1, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    OMG love how bright and fresh this is!! The addition of radishes sounds great.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenna! I love radishes :)
      Reply
  4. Marissa | Marissa's Teachable Moments says

    June 1, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Hmm, I think I might have most of these ingredients. I just might make this later today.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Let me know if you do! Thanks, Marissa!
      Reply
  5. Marta says

    June 1, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    I'm always looking for new ways to switch up my tuna salad. I love the addition of noodles in this recipe.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  6. Anitra says

    June 1, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    What a yummy looking recipe! This will be great for a Summer dinner, since it gets so warm out in my area!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks, Anitra! It's already sooooo hot in Phoenix! I'm enjoying it :)
      Reply
  7. Kelsey Albert says

    June 1, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    I love that this has olives in it!! I find a lot of people don't like them and will eliminate them from recipes:/ I find them the perfect flavor!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      I'm with you, Kelsey! I love those olives, too!
      Reply
  8. Kelly Bolen says

    June 2, 2020 at 6:43 am

    I love Mediterranean food!!! And this looks so freakin' good!!!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Glad you think so! Thank you, Kelly!
      Reply
  9. Becky says

    June 2, 2020 at 7:19 am

    The oil and lemon juice sounds so refreshing! I'm not a huge fan of mayo so I like this alternative.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      That's great! Hope you try it and enjoy, Becky!
      Reply
  10. Jordan says

    June 2, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    This sounds like the perfect simple, cool summer meal! Love the textures in this dish.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks, Jordan! Definitely good during the warm months!
      Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    June 2, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    This looks like such a refreshing summer dish to enjoy! I'll have to try it out with my husband. He's a huge tuna fan, and as long as I don't add the onions (allergies like this are such a pain), I'd probably be able to enjoy it just as much! So glad you shared.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks so much, Stephanie! I hope you like it! I bet it'll be just fine w/out the onions!
      Reply
  12. kileen says

    June 5, 2020 at 8:29 am

    this looks so delicious! definitely will be trying for lunch soon. kileen cute & little
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    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks, Kileen! Enjoy!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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