Description
A refreshing and protein-packed Mediterranean Tuna Salad combining flaky tuna, creamy feta, and hearty chickpeas, dressed with zesty lemon and fragrant oregano for a light and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
Dressing and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna: Add the drained tuna to a medium bowl and gently break it into chunks using a fork, being careful not to mash it too much to maintain texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and finely diced red onion until everything is evenly mixed.
- Add Dressing and Seasonings: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, then sprinkle the dried oregano and black pepper evenly on top.
- Mix Thoroughly: Gently mix all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing and seasonings.
- Final Taste Check: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice, pepper, or oregano according to your preference before serving.
Notes
- Use good quality canned tuna packed in olive oil for extra flavor.
- Rinsing canned chickpeas helps reduce sodium content and improve texture.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Pairs well with crusty bread or as a filling for pita pockets.
- For a low-sodium option, choose low-sodium canned tuna and chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean tuna salad, chickpea salad, feta cheese salad, healthy tuna recipe, no-cook salad, quick lunch, protein-packed salad
