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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

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Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained (preferably in olive oil)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained (optional)

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

  1. Drain Tuna: Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid. Flake the tuna with a fork in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Chop Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the chopped vegetables, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and capers (if using) to the bowl with the tuna.

Make the Dressing

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Assemble the Salad

  1. Pour Dressing Over Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the tuna salad mixture.
  2. Toss to Combine: Gently toss the salad to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  3. Chill: For best results, refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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