Middle Eastern Hot Tuna Salad

Transform your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavor-packed Middle Eastern Hot Tuna Salad! This easy yet exotic recipe brings together flaky tuna, warm spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, and a medley of fresh vegetables including cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Tossed with a creamy tahini-lemon dressing and finished with a sprinkle of tangy sumac, this dish is both nutritious and bursting with bold flavors. Perfectly balanced with fresh herbs like parsley and mint, it’s a warm, hearty salad that can be served on its own or paired with warm pita bread for an irresistible Middle Eastern-inspired meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is quick, wholesome, and sure to transport your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in olive oil, drained)
• 1 small, finely chopped red onion
• 1.5 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1 small, diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped parsley
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon sumac
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 pieces (optional, for serving) warm pita bread

Directions

Step 1

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

2. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

3. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, and paprika. Cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

4. Add the drained tuna to the skillet and gently break it up with a spatula. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.

Step 5

5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, parsley, and mint.

Step 6

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

7. Combine the tuna mixture with the fresh vegetables in the mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss to coat.

Step 8

8. Sprinkle the sumac over the salad for a burst of tangy flavor.

Step 9

9. Serve warm, optionally with warm pita bread on the side. Enjoy your Middle Eastern Hot Tuna Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1204.7 grams (1204.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1653

Total Fat 89.30g	114%
Saturated Fat 14.80g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 2887mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 112.10g	41%
Dietary Fiber 18.60g	66%
Total Sugars 20.60g
Protein 109.50g	219%

Vitamin D 667IU	3335%
Calcium 2698mg	208%
Iron 10729mg	59606%
Potassium 2614mg	56%

*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: 47.6%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 26.5%