
Spanish Tuna Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Spanish Tuna Salad is my go to recipe when I need something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. It comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, making it perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. The star ingredient is tuna, which is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for heart health. I love how affordable this dish is too, especially when you use canned tuna. The combination of kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and crispy red peppers gives it that authentic Spanish flavor, while a simple vinaigrette brings everything together beautifully. Topped with crumbled feta, it's hearty enough to serve on its own or alongside crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- 400tuna
- 1onion
- 1red bell pepper
- 200 pittedkalamata olives
- 120artichoke hearts
- 1 tspspanish oregano
- 2 tbspred wine vinegar
- 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsppaprika
- 2garlic
- 1 tsplemon juice
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 100 crumbledfeta cheese
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Instructions
- 1
Drain and flake the tuna into a large bowl.
- 2
Chop the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic into small pieces.
Tip: Use a food processor for a quicker prep time.
- 3
Stir in the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and garlic into the tuna.
Tip: Make sure to break up any clumps with a fork.
- 4
Add the Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, Spanish oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the tuna mixture.
Tip: Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tip: Adjust the dressing to taste.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir until combined.
Tip: Make sure everything is well coated.
- 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 8
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- 9
Just before serving, crumble the feta cheese into the salad.
Tip: Feel free to add more or less to your liking.
- 10
Serve the Spanish Tuna Salad chilled, garnished with additional olives and artichoke hearts if desired.
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