Italian Tuna Salad
Italian tuna salad is a zesty, tasty spin on the classic you know and love. If you love Mediterranean food, you will love the added zest of flavor from the lemon, tomatoes, basil, and olives! Perfect for lunch or dinner any time!
Servings: 4
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 2 5.4 oz cans solid white albacore packed in water
- 1/3 cup + 1tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes quartered
Instructions
- Open the cans of tuna, drain them, and then add them to a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Using a sturdy fork, flake the tuna until it's all apart and no chunks remain.
- Add the mayo, lemon juice, zest, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Stir together until the mixture's evenly combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, and gently toss to evenly combine.
- Serve the tuna salad as is, or cover and chill before serving.
Notes
- Serve it how you want on bread, over salad, with cooled pasta, as a dip, or as part of melt.
- Lettuce wraps are a great low carb option when you want to eat it like a sandwich but don't want the extra carbs.
- Use olives marinated in Italian seasoning for added flavor.
- If you can, use fresh lemon juice to really bring out a brighter flavor.
- Make sure you drain the tuna really well! You don't want any added moisture in the bowl or it can make the tuna salad runny.
- If you don't use it right away, make sure to place it in the fridge in an air tight container as soon as you can to help keep it fresher for longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg