Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Tuna Salad is fresh and light. Serve in a tomato, on a salad, in between two slices of bread, or with crackers!

If you’re in a lunch depression, raise your hand!

Breakfasts are a no brainer for me. Eggs, sausage, coffee. Boom. The past couple of days smoked salmon slices under the eggs due to the fact that I was feeling additional fancy at the supermarket earlier this week and picked up a plan whilst imagining the entire thing piled atop a warm and chewy bagel smeared with cold cream cheese triggering me to nearly lose my shiz. YOWZA. Can you even think of? Drippy egg yolk on top will need to do.

Supper takes a little more effort but not too much considering we’re on a simply great by me weekly rotation of Leek and Mushroom Chicken Frying Pan , Shortcut Vegetable Ragu ( toddler authorized, and no, there’s not Ragu brand name pasta sauce in there, Papa!) something grilled, and veggie Chipotle burrito bowls, what with their offensively large blob of guacamole that’s 100% IGE approved dolloped on top.

Lunches? I don’t even know where to begin. Lettuce-based salads take too much time to put together then consume when I’ve got a starving, busy toddler to feed at the exact same time. Sandwiches are out because there are absolutely no good gluten-free breads on the market, and well, the truth that my lip didn’t stop sweating (I said it) for two and half hours when I went to an outdoor occasion with a friend a few days ago shows that soup’s simply not in the cards till it cools down a touch.

Just when it appeared I was destined to do the empty cupboard eye sweep for all of my lunch eating days, motivation struck. Mediterranean Tuna Salad is.completely.kicking me out my lunch downturn!

Let it be known that I’m not a substantial tuna salad sandwich enthusiast. I think the last time I had one was when the sub shop I used to regular in college was out of turkey or something outrageous like that and it was the next best alternative. It’s not that I don’t like tuna, but the thought of it combined with globs of mayo, pickles, and celery simply doesn’t truly do it for me. For some folks, like Ben who makes this combination almost weekly, it does, but I don’t know, I’ve just never ever been able to enter into it.

THIS version however, you men, this variation is rocking my world. Flaky tuna is combined with intense, Mediterranean-inspired tastes like sliced kalamata olives, red onion, fresh basil, fire-roasted red peppers (yes, I did it!) and tons of tasty capers. They are without a doubt my favorite part of the mix. I kept the mayo but utilized it moderately. Just enough to keep the salad together, plus added a drizzle of fresh lemon juice to truly lighten up things up.

Honestly this Mediterranean Tuna Salad is so excellent I whispered .oh my gosh!.to myself after taking a bite. Like an insane person. I think you will too.

Tuna salad is a great lunch option due to the fact that it’s packed with protein to keep you complete all afternoon, and incredibly portable. Serve it in a fresh tomato like I’m showing here, pack it in a container then dip into it with crispy crackers, spread it in between two pieces of bread, or perhaps stuff it into a pita pocket. Quick, easy, fresh, healthy, and.absolutely.delicious.

Plus, truly, anything that can be consumed by means of cracker or edible vessel needs to be excellent, right?!

For 2 lunches you’ll need.2, 5oz cans tuna loaded in water..Drain pipes the tuna then add it to a huge bowl.

Next add all the goodies including.1/4 cup sliced kalamata or blended olives, 2 Tablespoons minced red onion, 2 Tablespoons chopped fire roasted red peppers.( I do not even know what motivated me to include them however I liked the addition!!).2 Tablespoons sliced fresh basil,.and.1 Tablespoon capers.3 cheers for just requiring to clean a bowl, cutting board, and Tablespoon after making this meal!

Finally include.1/4 cup olive oil mayo, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, salt,.and.pepper.then blend to integrate.

To serve the Mediterranean Tuna Salad in a tomato cup, choose a large ripe tomato then slice it into sixths without cutting all the way through. Carefully pry it open then scoop the salad into the center and serve!