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Mediterranean Tuna Salad: Quick, Healthy & Full of Flavor

Mediterranean Tuna Salad
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Mediterranean Tuna Salad: Quick, Healthy & Full of Flavor

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (5 oz) White Albacore Tuna
  • 0.25 cup Sliced Olives (Use green, Kalamata, or your favorite variety.)
  • 0.25 cup Roasted Red Peppers (Drain and chop fresh for best flavor.)
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion (Finely chopped, adjust according to taste.)
  • 0.25 cup English Cucumber (Seeded and chopped for refreshing crunch.)
  • 2 tablespoons Capers (For salty flavor.)
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Dill (Roughly chopped, can swap with cilantro or basil.)
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Roughly chopped.)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice (Plus 1 teaspoon for brightness.)
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Adjust to taste.)
  • 1–2 cloves Garlic (Minced, add more if desired.)
  • 0.25 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (For warmth and depth.)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients, open and drain tuna, and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Chop roasted red peppers, cucumber, red onion, and herbs into bite-sized pieces; mince garlic.
  3. Add olives and capers to the bowl.
  4. In the mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, chopped olives, roasted red peppers, cucumber, red onion, and capers.
  5. Gently fold in the dill and parsley, squeeze in lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Carefully toss the ingredients to evenly distribute flavors without overmixing.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice as desired.
  8. Serve on greens, in pita, or with whole grain crackers. Optionally chill before serving.

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