Tunisian Tuna and Egg Salad

Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Tunisian Tuna and Egg Salad, a quick and delicious dish perfect for light meals or refreshing appetizers. Packed with high-protein canned tuna, perfectly hard-boiled eggs, and a medley of fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red onion, and briny black olives, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, and paprika elevates the dish with warm, earthy spices and a citrusy kick. Finished with a sprinkling of capers and fresh parsley, this salad is as visually appealing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a healthy and flavorful choice for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Canned tuna, drained
• 4 pieces Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 50 grams Pitted black olives, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Capers, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

1. Hard-boil the eggs if not already prepared. Place them in a pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook for 9-12 minutes. Drain and place them in cold water to cool. Peel and halve the eggs when ready.

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and rinsed capers.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

4. Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

5. Transfer the salad mixture to a serving platter or individual plates. Arrange the halved hard-boiled eggs around or on top of the salad.

Step 6

6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish as a light meal or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	867.5 grams (867.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	940

Total Fat 63.90g	82%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 448mg	149%
Sodium 2747mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 29.80g	11%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 14.00g
Protein 68.80g	138%

Vitamin D 624IU	3120%
Calcium 203mg	16%
Iron 8mg	47%
Potassium 1572mg	33%

*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: 59.3%

Protein: 28.4%

Carbs: 12.3%