Description
A refreshing tuna salad bowl with bright flavors and crisp vegetables, perfect for quick lunches or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna, drained (about 10 oz total drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup corn, canned or fresh (if canned, drained)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or cilantro)
- 4 cups of mixed greens or spinach, as a base
Instructions
- Drain both cans of tuna and flake lightly with a fork into a medium bowl.
- Add mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the tuna. Mix gently until combined.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and corn until evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust acidity with more lemon if needed.
- Prepare bowls by placing 1 cup of mixed greens or spinach in each of four bowls.
- Divide the tuna salad evenly among the bowls atop the greens.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, and optionally a drizzle of olive oil, cracked black pepper, or a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
Notes
Chill the tuna salad briefly (10–15 minutes) to let flavors meld before serving. Keep dressing separate if preparing for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 30mg