This refreshing and light Mediterranean tuna salad makes a great alternative to your typical tuna salad made with mayonnaise. Serve with whole-grain crackers.
Ingredients
- 2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Combine tuna, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl.
Step 2
Whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; toss with tuna mixture.
Tips
To make a nice salad, double the dressing ingredients to add to your greens as well as the tuna!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 169 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Cholesterol19mg | 6% |
Sodium180mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C7mg | 37% |
Calcium16mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium191mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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