Middle Eastern Tuna Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Middle Eastern Tuna Salad is a quick and healthy dish perfect for any meal. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is elevated by a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing infused with cumin and optional sumac for an authentic Middle Eastern twist. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless choice for busy lunches or light dinners. Serve it atop crisp Romaine lettuce or enveloped in warm pita bread for a nutritious and satisfying bite. Perfect for those seeking Mediterranean-inspired recipes, this tuna salad is as wholesome as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (in olive oil or water, drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced (Persian or English cucumber preferred)
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground sumac (optional, for an authentic touch)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves or pita bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and use a fork to break it up into bite-sized chunks in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, ground sumac (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and gently toss everything together to combine. Be careful not to mash the tuna.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Step 6

Serve the tuna salad immediately, either over a bed of Romaine lettuce leaves or stuffed into pita bread for a satisfying sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1083.4 grams (1083.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	892

Total Fat 53.20g	68%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2119mg	92%
Total Carbohydrate 42.10g	15%
Dietary Fiber 17.20g	61%
Total Sugars 16.30g
Protein 79.60g	159%

Vitamin D 667IU	3335%
Calcium 628mg	48%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 3352mg	71%

*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: 49.6%

Protein: 33.0%

Carbs: 17.4%