Fresh Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and wholesome Fresh Tuna Salad—a perfect blend of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients and light, zesty flavors. Featuring tender seared tuna steak as the star, paired with crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing, this salad is a satisfying balance of protein and veggies. The addition of briny capers and a sprinkle of fresh parsley enhances the Mediterranean-inspired flavors, making each bite irresistibly delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick sear to perfection, this recipe is ideal for a quick, healthy meal. Serve it as a light lunch or elegant dinner, and savor the delightful combination of texture, flavor, and freshness! Keywords: fresh tuna salad, healthy tuna recipe, Mediterranean salad, quick lunch, lemon Dijon dressing.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams Fresh tuna steak
• 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 100 grams Mixed greens
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Capers
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly season the fresh tuna steak with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Sear the tuna steak for 2 minutes on each side until it is cooked to medium-rare or your desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized chunks.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, peel and dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and capers.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Add the sliced tuna chunks on top of the salad and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh tuna salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	809.8 grams (809.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	761

Total Fat 52.90g	68%
Saturated Fat 8.80g	44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 1525mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 25.10g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5.90g	21%
Total Sugars 11.80g
Protein 52.10g	104%

Vitamin D 454IU	2270%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 2179mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.7%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 12.8%