Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a healthy twist on classic tuna salad. Your favorite Mediterranean ingredients like feta cheese, olives and fresh vegetables are mixed with tuna and a Greek yogurt dill dressing.
This works great for a protein-packed lunch on pita or over lettuce. This salad is a light option that will keep you feeling full. Bring it along to cookouts and get togethers!
The great thing about using Greek yogurt in salad dressings is that it is high in protein, which helps to keep you fuller longer. Six ounces of Greek yogurt typically contains 14-17 grams of protein (regular yogurt has 7-8 grams). It adds creaminess and tang, too.
I love using Greek yogurt in Mediterranean cooking! Try my Mediterranean Buddha Bowls and Roasted Red Pepper Greek Yogurt Hummus, too.
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 5-ounce cans of tuna drained
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1 15-ounce jar of artichoke hearts quartered
- 1 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives halved
- 5-6 green onion chopped
- ¼ cup of resh parsley chopped
Dressing
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the salad ingredients in large mixing bowl.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
- Serve the tuna salad as is, on a bed of greens, a sandwich or pita bread.
