Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Olive Tapenade
20min
10min
1
556
Chef's Note
For the best flavor, make the olive tapenade a few hours ahead or even the day before to allow the flavors to meld. You can also use the tapenade as a spread for sandwiches or as a topping for grilled fish throughout the week.
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Ingredients
4 oz canned tuna in water, drained
1 large whole grain pita bread
2 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
8 olives kalamata olives, pitted
6 olives green olives, pitted
1 tsp capers, drained
1 small garlic clove
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/3 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 oz feta cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cut the pita bread into triangles and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
- 3
For the olive tapenade, combine 6 kalamata olives, 4 green olives, 1 tsp capers, 1 small garlic clove, and 1 tsp olive oil in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not completely smooth.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to make the dressing.
- 5
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna with 1 tbsp of the prepared dressing and mix gently to coat.
- 6
In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with half of the remaining dressing.
- 7
Arrange the dressed greens on a plate and top with the seasoned tuna, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, chickpeas, remaining olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 8
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.
- 9
Spread the olive tapenade on the toasted pita triangles.
- 10
Garnish the salad with fresh chopped parsley and serve with the tapenade-topped pita triangles.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
556
35g
63g
19g
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