Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Lunch / Dinner

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Tuna salad is a perennial favorite, but it can be loaded with fat thanks to its typically creamy binders. Follow these swaps for less fat and calories.

Makes

4 servings

Total Time

Print Recipe

Share Recipe

Ingredients

WHISK:

TOSS:

DIVIDE:

Keep sodium levels in check by adding ingredients that are briny and tangy, like olives, capers, and lemon juice, rather than adding salt.

Instructions

Whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice.

Toss together tuna, scallions, bell pepper, and olives in a large bowl; mix in mayonnaise mixture until incorporated.

Divide tuna salad evenly over servings of salad greens.

To create a creamy binder with Mediterranean flavor, enhance olive oil mayo with fresh lemon juice.

To create a creamy binder with Mediterranean flavor, enhance olive oil mayo with fresh lemon juice.

Add flavor while keeping sodium levels in check by mixing in briny olives instead of seasoning with salt.

Add flavor while keeping sodium levels in check by mixing in briny olives instead of seasoning with salt.

Nutritional Facts

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories: 273

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 13%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 41mg 13%

Sodium 941mg 39%

Carbs 18g 6%

Fiber 9g 36%

Protein 29g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Reviews ()

Add Review

Latest Cuisine Issue Cover

Subscribe Today and Get 4 Free Digital Books!

Subscribe!