Description
This Mediterranean Tuna Bowl is a fresh and flavorful meal, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It combines protein-rich tuna with vibrant Mediterranean ingredients like olives, feta, and juicy tomatoes, all served over crisp greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flaked tuna, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Divide the mixed greens among two bowls.
- Spoon the Mediterranean tuna mixture over the greens in each bowl.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy meal.
Notes
- You can use tuna packed in water if you prefer, just be sure to drain it well.
- Feel free to add other Mediterranean vegetables like bell peppers or artichoke hearts.
- For a heartier meal, add some cooked quinoa or chickpeas to the bowl.
- Store any leftover tuna mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg