Tuna Over Salad

Elevate your lunch or dinner with this vibrant and nutritious Tuna Over Salad, a quick 15-minute recipe that's both satisfying and effortless. Featuring tender chunks of protein-rich tuna nestled on a bed of crisp mixed greens, this refreshing dish comes alive with the sweet juiciness of cherry tomatoes, the crunch of cucumber, and the creamy decadence of avocado. Sliced red onions and black olives add a savory punch, while a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together beautifully. Perfect for a light, wholesome meal, this salad is easy to customize and makes a stunning presentation with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Healthy, delicious, and brimming with fresh flavors—this is the ultimate go-to recipe for anyone craving a no-cook meal that's big on taste and low on prep time!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cans Tuna (canned in olive oil or water, drained)
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and set it aside in a bowl. Use a fork to break it into smaller chunks, if necessary.

Step 2

Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens, then add them to a large serving bowl or divide them onto individual plates.

Step 3

Top the greens with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced avocado, red onion, and black olives, distributing them evenly.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, making sure to coat the vegetables and greens lightly and evenly.

Step 6

Place chunks of the drained tuna on top of the salad. Optionally, sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, nutritious meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1482.1 grams (1482.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1931

Total Fat 120.60g	155%
Saturated Fat 19.70g	99%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 194mg	65%
Sodium 3054mg	133%
Total Carbohydrate 52.30g	19%
Dietary Fiber 19.00g	68%
Total Sugars 19.10g
Protein 154.90g	310%

Vitamin D 378IU	1888%
Calcium 238mg	18%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 3339mg	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: 56.7%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 10.9%