Mediterranean Tuna Snack

Elevate your snack game with this light and flavorful Mediterranean Tuna Snack, a quick and healthy recipe that’s perfect for busy days or casual entertaining. Packed with protein-rich tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny kalamata olives, it’s a delightful twist on traditional tuna salad. A sprinkle of creamy crumbled feta, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and zesty lemon juice, and a touch of oregano bring classic Mediterranean flavors to every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook snack is served atop whole-grain crackers or pita chips, making it an easy and satisfying appetizer or light meal. Perfect for those seeking Mediterranean-inspired recipes, healthy snack ideas, or quick high-protein options!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna (packed in olive oil)
• 8 pieces cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium cucumber
• 0.25 small red onion
• 6 pieces kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 pieces whole-grain crackers or pita chips

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to break it into small chunks.

Step 2

Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them into quarters.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and add it to the mixing bowl with the tuna.

Step 5

Add the quartered tomatoes, cucumber slices, and sliced kalamata olives to the tuna mixture.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the crumbled feta cheese.

Step 7

Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.

Step 8

Season with dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to taste. Gently toss everything to combine.

Step 9

Serve the Mediterranean tuna mixture on top of whole-grain crackers or pita chips for a ready-to-enjoy snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	728 grams (728.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1813

Total Fat 64.80g	83%
Saturated Fat 13.70g	69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 3376mg	147%
Total Carbohydrate 255.30g	93%
Dietary Fiber 39.70g	142%
Total Sugars 19.10g
Protein 50.40g	101%

Vitamin D 17IU	84%
Calcium 457mg	35%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 1231mg	26%

*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: 32.3%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 56.5%