Can this be made ahead?

Yes! You can make the tuna salad up to 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container. The basil will wilt slightly but will still taste great and is a great meal prep option for work the next day. Top the lettuce with the tuna just before serving.

Can I substitute canned salmon?

Yes! Canned salmon with the bones and skins is a great alternative to canned tuna. Usually canned salmon comes in slightly larger cans than tuna. For simplicity sake sub one 6 ounce can of salmon per 5 oz can of tuna.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely! Simply double the ingredients to make four small or two large servings. (Note nutritional info below is based on two servings per can of tuna.)

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can sustainable light tuna packed in water, with salt, drained; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; Pinch salt; 1 scallion minced; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; ¼ cup minced roasted red pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped olives; 1 tablespoon chopped basil; 4 leaves butterhead lettuce, washed and dried

Description

Turn canned light tuna into a flavorful meal in just 10 minutes. This is a no-mayo tuna salad with Mediterranean flavors including black olives, roasted red peppers, basil and lemon.

Ingredients

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1 can sustainable light tuna packed in water, with salt, drained

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Pinch salt

1 scallion minced

1 stalk celery, finely chopped

1/4 cup minced roasted red pepper

2 tablespoons chopped olives

1 tablespoon chopped basil

4 leaves butterhead lettuce, washed and dried

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Instructions

Mash tuna in a medium bowl.
Add lemon juice, oil, pepper and salt and toss to coat.
Add scallion, celery, red pepper, olives and basil and stir to combine.
Divide lettuce leaves between two plates. Top with the tuna salad and serve.

Notes

You can substitute 1 6 ounce drained can salmon instead of tuna.

The tuna salad can be made up to 1 day ahead. Top the lettuce with the tuna just before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pieces lettuce and about 3/4 cup tuna salad
Calories: 260
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 286 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 24 g