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Mediterranean Tuna Salad recipe is a Spanish Lunch meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Spanish for Lunch, you will like Mediterranean Tuna Salad!

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Inspired by the time I spent in Spain as a child, enjoy this healthy version of tuna salad on a whole wheat pita with lots of fresh baby spinach for a nice crunch.

What Course Is Mediterranean Tuna Salad?

Mediterranean Tuna Salad is for Lunch.


How Long Does Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe Take To Prepare?

Mediterranean Tuna Salad takes 15 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe Take To Cook?

Mediterranean Tuna Salad takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe Make?

Mediterranean Tuna Salad makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe?

The ingredients for Mediterranean Tuna Salad are:

2 (6-oz) cans Chunk Light Tuna packed in water, drained
1 sweet Red Bell Pepper
1/3 of an English (or hothouse) Cucumber
1/2 of a medium Onion
1 stalk Celery
1 medium Carrot
4-6 Midget Gherkins (Sweet Pickles)
1 Lemon
2 tbs Light Mayonnaise
1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
1 dash Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper




How Do I Make Mediterranean Tuna Salad?

Here is how you make Mediterranean Tuna Salad:

Place drained tuna in a medium mixing bowl, set aside.Finely dice or chop all of the vegetables and the pickles (you can save time by using a food processor if you wish). Add the vegetables to the tuna in the bowl.Cut the lemon in half and add the juice of one half to the tuna and vegetables. Cut the other lemon half into wedges or slices to use as a garnish (if serving tuna salad as a dip for pita wedges or crackers).Add Parsley, Mayonnaise, Olive Oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until just combined. Serve in a whole wheat pita with baby spinach for a light and easy lunch or with crackers or pita chips as a colorful and nutrient-rich dip. Makes enough tuna salad to serve 4.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LILYBYTHEWATERS.


What's The Nutritional Info For Mediterranean Tuna Salad?

The nutritional information for Mediterranean Tuna Salad is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 182.8
  • Total Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.3 mg
  • Sodium: 443.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 21.2 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Mediterranean Tuna Salad?

Mediterranean Tuna Salad is Spanish cuisine.


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