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A delicious tuna and vegetable salad served in a ceramic bowl on a wooden table.
Stovetop~20 minComplexity

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

This Mediterranean Tuna Salad contains 21g protein and 278 calories per serving — a light option for rounding out your macro targets. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, creating a versatile side or light lunch component. Works as a filler meal when you're close to your daily protein but need to stay lean.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Olive oil(60g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Vinegar, Red Wine(30g)
  • Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
  • Oregano, Dried(5g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.02)
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato, Cherry
  • Yellow Onion
  • Parsley, Fresh(120g)
  • Beans, Cannellini, Canned, Drained(425g)
  • Canned Tuna(340g)
  • Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(57g)

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Set the vinaigrette aside to allow flavors to blend while you prepare the vegetables.
  2. 2Finely dice the onion; if you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the diced pieces in ice water for 5 minutes, then drain well before using.
  3. 3Cut the cucumber into quarter rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and roughly chop the fresh parsley. Combine these prepared vegetables in a large bowl.
  4. 4Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and stir until evenly coated.
  5. 5Drain the canned beans and canned tuna thoroughly, breaking the tuna into flakes with a fork as you add it to the bowl.
  6. 6Add the drained beans and flaked tuna to the salad, then gently fold to combine, being careful not to break the tuna into small pieces.
  7. 7Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over top and gently fold once more to incorporate.
  8. 8Divide the salad evenly into 6 airtight containers and refrigerate. Stir gently before serving, and consume within 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

278

calories

21g

protein

14g

fat

Carbohydrates
17g
Saturated fat
3.2g
Sodium
575 mg
Dietary fiber
4.4g

6 servings per batch · ~175g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Mediterranean Tuna Salad have per serving?

Each serving contains 21g of protein and 278 calories, with 14g fat and 17g carbs. The macro profile is lean and moderate-calorie, making it useful as a side or light meal option.

How long does Mediterranean Tuna Salad take to prep?

Quick prep recipe yielding 6 servings in one batch on the stovetop. You'll have a full week of side portions or light meals prepped with minimal time investment.

Is Mediterranean Tuna Salad good for fat loss?

At 278 calories and 21g protein per serving with low carbs, Mediterranean Tuna Salad fits fat loss phases as a light meal or high-protein side. The calorie density is low enough to eat satisfying portions while maintaining a deficit.

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