Fresh Italian Tuna Salad (Printable Recipe)
Italian-style tuna salad with olives, tomato, and lemon. No mayo needed.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salad Base
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2 cans Yellowfin tuna in pure olive oil, undrained
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1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes, drained
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1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
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3 ounces sliced black olives
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1/2 large sweet yellow pepper, diced
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1/4 cup finely diced red onion
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1/4 cup chopped green olives without pimento
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Open the tuna cans and add contents directly into a large mixing bowl, preserving the olive oil. Gently break apart larger flakes while maintaining some texture.
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Dice tomatoes, pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, and olives into small uniform pieces. Drain tomatoes well to avoid excess moisture.
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Add diced vegetables, olives, garlic, lemon juice, and sea salt to the bowl with tuna. Do not mix yet.
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Gently fold all ingredients together just until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing to preserve the tuna flakes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
# Extra Tips:
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Perfect for meal prep, this tuna salad stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to two days and develops even better flavor after resting.
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Use parsley leaves only, not stems, for the best texture and flavor balance.