Best 11 Tangy Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and refreshing meal option that is easy to prepare? Look no further than tangy Mediterranean tuna salad! This classic dish combines the delicious taste of tuna with a variety of fresh Mediterranean ingredients, resulting in a salad that is both satisfying and nutritious. With its vibrant flavors and textures, tangy Mediterranean tuna salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch, a light dinner, or as part of a larger spread. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and memorable tangy Mediterranean tuna salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 pieces pita or naan bread
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Whisk in the dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the tuna, chickpeas, cucumber, scallions and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the dressing in a medium bowl.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush both sides of the pita with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, about 1 minute per side. Cool slightly and cut into wedges.
  • Toss the romaine with the remaining dressing and divide among bowls. Top with the tuna salad and serve with the grilled pita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 36 milligrams, Sodium 812 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams

TANGY MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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This is a great appetizer that goes well with unsalted crackers or toasted bread rounds. Adjust flavor to taste!

Provided by Jerry

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole, pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (5 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
½ one lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine the olives, garlic and capers in an electric food processor, and process to form a paste. With the motor still running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube and blend thoroughly. Then add the tuna and lemon juice, and continue processing until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 315.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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I found the original recipe in an article and tweaked it to my taste. Have to say that I like this Mediterranean version of tuna salad better than normal mayo/prepared mustard version. Spread into pita bread or on sandwich bread and enjoy... I like to add slices of Swiss or Cheddar cheese and a handful of fresh spinach leaves.

Provided by Beth B. - South Carolina

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hummus spread
8 olives, chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Use a fork to flake tuna into a small container. Add mayonnaise, hummus, and olives. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 465.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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Tuna is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may protect against heart disease, high blood pressure, and many cancers. Capers bring Mediterranean flair -- and antioxidants -- to this dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large can (12 ounces) water-packed solid albacore tuna, drained
1 celery stalk, diced (1/2 cup), leaves reserved (1/4 cup)
1 strip (1 1/2 inches) lemon zest, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
3 tablespoons almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons drained brine-packed capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup dill sprigs
8 ounces mixed salad greens
4 slices multigrain bread, halved and toasted

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, diced celery, lemon zest and juice, almonds, oil, capers, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Season with pepper, and stir gently. Mix in dill and celery leaves. Serve tuna over greens with toast on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 g, Cholesterol 36 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 735 g

TANGY MACARONI TUNA SALAD



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Prep our Tangy Macaroni Tuna Salad in as little as 15 minutes and refrigerate. As an added bonus, our Tangy Macaroni Tuna Salad is a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups (7 oz.) elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
1 can (5 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 Tbsp. chopped pimentos
1/8 tsp. each: salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended; cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 0.8204 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

TANGY LIME TUNA SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Lime Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fouzia Parkar

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans solid white tuna
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon parsley
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon coriander, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
lettuce leaf, cut into 3 " squares
1 lime, juice of
salt
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • drain the oil from the tuna.
  • place the tuna into a bowl and with the help of a fork flake it.
  • in another bowl mix together, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, sugar, sauce and lemon juice.
  • add in the parsley and corriander and finally the onion and the fish.
  • just before serving, in a bowl mix together the lettuce, lemon juice, salt and sugar.
  • place these leaves on the serving plate.
  • on these put the salad and give it the shape of a fish.
  • other than being served as a salad, it can also be used as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 236.4, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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In spite of a long list of ingredients, this tuna salad is very quick to prepare. You'll love the fresh flavors. -Renee Nash, Snoqualmie, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
4 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna., Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TANGY TUNA SALAD



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This tuna salad gets its bright flavor from two good-for-you ingredients: Greek yogurt and shredded apple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper
1 can (5 ounces) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 stalk celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
Whole-wheat bread, red onion, cucumber, and alfalfa sprouts, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, celery, and apple. Serve with bread, onion, cucumber, and sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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Make and share this Mediterranean Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susiecat too

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained (use your favorite, mine is Tongol packed in water)
3/4 cup artichoke hearts, marinated in oil or 3/4 cup artichoke heart, water-packed
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
2 green onions, finely diced
1/2 cup diced fresh tomato
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil (to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (to taste)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Drain tuna and flake into a mixing bowl.
  • Coarsely chop, or quarter, artichoke hearts and mix with tuna.
  • Add remaining ingredients, mix gently until just blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 300.2, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.7

TANGY TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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A well-seasoned vinegar, mayonnaise and yogurt dressing perks up this chilled tuna and macaroni salad. Green peas, parsley and olives add color to the medley. -Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped celery
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package direction; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, tuna, peas, parsley and olives. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to tuna mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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In 15 minutes, you can take your taste buds on a trip to Greece with refreshing tuna-stuffed tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large tomatoes
2 cans (4.5 oz each) light tuna in olive oil, undrained
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 sprigs fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Cut very thin slice from bottom of each tomato so it will stand upright. Cut thin slice from top of each tomato; scoop out tomato flesh, leaving tomato shell. Remove seeds from tomato flesh; chop enough tomato flesh to measure 1 cup.
  • In medium bowl, toss chopped tomato, tuna, beans, chopped parsley, capers, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Spoon tuna mixture into hollowed-out tomatoes. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Opt for fresh, ripe vegetables, flavorful herbs, and high-quality tuna. Good ingredients make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the tuna: Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque throughout, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Use a light hand with the mayonnaise: Mayonnaise can easily overpower the other flavors in tuna salad. Use just enough to bind the ingredients together, about 1/4 cup for every 1 pound of tuna.
  • Add some crunch: To give your tuna salad some extra texture and flavor, add some crunchy ingredients like celery, cucumber, or red onion.
  • Season to taste: Once you've added all of the ingredients, taste the tuna salad and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or herbs until it tastes just right.

Conclusion:

This Tangy Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this tuna salad is a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.

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