Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Lunch

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

295kcal
28gprotein
10 minprep
0 mincook
1servings
Easy

A vibrant Mediterranean salad with tuna, olives, roasted peppers, and capers on a bed of mixed leaves. No cooking required and packed with protein.

High ProteinLow CarbQuick

Ingredients

  • 1 tin (145g) tuna in olive oil, drained
  • Mixed salad leaves
  • 1 roasted red pepper (from a jar), sliced
  • 10 kalamata olives
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Fresh basil

Method

  1. 1

    Arrange salad leaves on a plate.

  2. 2

    Top with tuna, pepper, olives, capers, tomatoes, and red onion.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Tip: Tuna in olive oil has a richer flavour than tuna in brine and provides additional heart-healthy fats.

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