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Mediterranean Tuna Salad
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Mediterranean Tuna Salad – Fresh, Hearty & Packed with Flavor

This Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a bold, satisfying meal made with protein-rich tuna, crunchy vegetables, briny olives, and creamy Danish feta, all tossed in a zesty lemon-feta dressing. Fresh, hearty, and nourishing, it’s perfect for lunches, light dinners, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 3 cups curly kale finely chopped
  • 2 pieces ripe tomatoes diced, juices reserved
  • 1 piece red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 piece cucumber chopped into chunks
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves roughly chopped
  • 8 pieces red radishes chopped
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted and quartered
  • 50 g Danish feta cheese crumbled
  • 425 g canned tuna in oil drained
Lemon Feta Dressing
  • 100 g Danish feta cheese
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp water as needed to thin

Method
 

  1. Add feta, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to a tall jar. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Add water gradually if needed to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  2. In a large bowl, combine kale, tomatoes with juices, bell pepper, cucumber, parsley, radishes, and olives.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to evenly coat and slightly soften the kale.
  4. Gently fold in the crumbled feta, then add the drained tuna, breaking it into large chunks.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or salt if needed. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

This salad keeps well for meal prep and can be served in bowls, wrapped in flatbread, or stuffed into pita pockets. Add quinoa or chickpeas for extra bulk if desired.