- Level: Easy
- Yield: 3 servings
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 3g, Carbohydrates 4g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 29g
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Inactive Time: 30 minutes
Discover the fresh twist of our heart-healthy tuna salad, swapping mayo for vibrant olive oil to create a light, zesty Mediterranean delight that's perfect for easy weeknight meals.
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion, finely minced
- 1 (12-ounce) can solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 1/4 cup pitted Nicoise olives
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving recommendations: whole grain bread or a generous bed of mixed greens.
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- Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water in a bowl and let them soften for about 20 minutes. Drain, chop, and transfer to a medium bowl. To soften the flavor of the minced red onion, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain, pat dry, and add it to the tomatoes.
- Add the tuna, breaking it into large chunks, then mix in the celery, olives, and capers. Toss to combine. Pour in the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped basil, then toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled with bread or greens if preferred.
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