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Greek Tuna Salad

Cultural Context

Greek Tuna Salad, a fresh and vibrant dish, reflects the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on wholesome ingredients. Traditionally, Greek salads feature local produce and olives, but the addition of tuna makes it a protein-rich meal. This dish is popular for its simplicity and is often enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner, embodying the essence of Greek culinary traditions. Today, variations exist globally, with many incorporating different vegetables or dressings to suit local tastes.

GreekGRmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
12 oz canned tuna packed in water
roasted bell peppers
diced red onion
finely diced cucumber
capers
feta cheese
olive oil
prepared Greek seasoning
lemon juice
salt
black pepper
romaine lettuce

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while ricotta is often less expensive.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories and black olives are widely available.

1

Open a 12 oz can of tuna packed in water and drain it into a large mixing bowl.

2

Chop roasted bell peppers and add them to the bowl.

3

Add diced red onion to the bowl.

4

Add finely diced cucumber to the bowl.

5

Add capers to the bowl.

6

Prepare the lemon vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, prepared Greek seasoning, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.

7

Let the vinaigrette sit while mixing the salad ingredients.

8

Toss all salad ingredients in the bowl until well mixed.

9

Season the salad with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

10

Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

11

Plate the salad on a bed of about 2 cups of fresh romaine lettuce.

12

Scoop out one cup of the tuna salad and place it on top of the lettuce.

13

Crumble a generous tablespoon of feta cheese over the salad before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carb

Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Horiatiki Tuna SalataTuna Salad with Feta

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