Italian Tuna Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans of tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or fresh mozzarella
- Mixed greens or arugula for serving (optional)
Directions:
step 1:
After draining, transfer the tuna to a bowl. Use a fork to break it into pieces.
step 2:
Mix the ingredients together.
step 3:
To the bowl, add the tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, roasted peppers, olives, parsley, and capers. Gently toss.
step 4:
Mix vinegar (or lemon juice) with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
step 5:
Drizzle the tuna and veggies with the dressing. Toss in the coat.
step 6:
Serve it with greens or by itself. If desired, add cheese.
Tips
- Use good quality tuna for the best flavor.
- Add other veggies if you like!
Enjoy your easy and delicious Italian Tuna Salad!
