Mediterranean Shredded Tuna & Olive Salad

Name: Mediterranean Shredded Tuna & Olive Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 people
Ingredients: 5 oz Canned Tuna (Shredded); 2 cup Mixed Salad; 1 count Tomato; 0.25 count Red Onion; 2 tbsp Olives; 0.5 count Lemon; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Black Pepper

Dairy-Free • Gluten-Free • PescatarianUnder 15 Mins • No-CookHigh Protein • Low CalorieLunch

Easy

10minutes

280kcal

1person

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A light, zesty, and refreshing salad using shredded tuna, fresh tomatoes, and olives over a bed of mixed greens.

Looking for a quick, protein-packed meal that won't weigh you down? This Mediterranean Shredded Tuna & Olive Salad is the perfect light lunch or side dish. By utilizing shredded canned tuna, fresh tomatoes, and briny olives, this salad comes together in just minutes with absolutely zero cooking required. Tossed in a bright, zesty dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice, it highlights the natural flavors of your crisp mixed salad greens. It is delightfully refreshing and exactly what you need when you want a vibrant, healthy bowl of greens!

Ingredients

140 g Canned Tuna (Shredded) (1 can)
60 g Mixed Salad (about 2 big handfuls)
1 count Tomato (1 medium tomato)
0.25 count Red Onion (1/4 small onion)
30 g Olives (about 2 tbsp)
0.5 count Lemon (juice of half a lemon)
15 ml Olive Oil (1 tbsp)
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper

Instructions

1
Thoroughly drain the canned tuna to remove excess liquid.
2
Dice the tomato and very thinly slice the red onion and olives.
3
In a serving bowl, lay down a fresh bed of the mixed salad.
4
Top the greens with the drained canned tuna, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and olives.
5
Drizzle the olive oil and squeeze the fresh juice from the lemon evenly over the bowl.
6
Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper, then gently toss everything together just before eating.

Chef's Tips

•Soaking your sliced red onions in cold water for 5 minutes before adding them to the salad makes them crisper and less harsh.
•Since shredded tuna can be quite fine, making sure it is fully drained prevents your fresh greens from becoming soggy.

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