Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 12 -ounce can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked; 1 14 -ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and chopped; 1 bunch scallions, sliced; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 2 pieces pita or naan bread; 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12 -ounce can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 14 -ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 pieces pita or naan bread
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

1
Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl.
2
Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended.
3
Whisk in the dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
4
Toss the tuna, chickpeas, cucumber, scallions and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the dressing in a medium bowl.
5
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
6
Lightly brush both sides of the pita with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7
Cook until golden, about 1 minute per side.
8
Cool slightly and cut into wedges.
9
Toss the romaine with the remaining dressing and divide among bowls.
10
Top with the tuna salad and serve with the grilled pita.
11
Per serving: Calories 504; Fat 23 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 36 mg; Sodium 812 mg; Carbohydrate 44 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 31 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

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