Best Mediterranean Tuna Salad With Croutons Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad - so much flavor and so easy to put together! This mayonnaise-free tuna salad is naturally gluten-free, paleo and low carb.

Provided by Neli Howard | Delicious Meets Healthy

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 cucumber, cut lengthwise & sliced
15 oz albacore tuna fish (drained)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup black olives, cut in half
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
salt and black pepper
3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

Add red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, albacore tuna fish, garlic, chickpeas, black olives and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl and mix.
Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 131 kcal, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Sodium 156.4 mg, Fiber 2.1 g, Sugar 2.4 g

GAZPACHO SALAD WITH CROUTONS

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Roasted Marcona almonds and briny green olives are the perfect cocktail-hour accompaniments to this salad. Serve it with a bright Spanish white or rose, like Verdejo or Rioja rosado.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 small sweet onion, such as Vidalia, or red onion, diced (1/4 cup)
1 small clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound small tomatoes, such as Campari, sliced crosswise
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 mini cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
2 slices country-style bread (2 ounces), crusts removed

Steps:

Place onion in a small bowl of ice water. Let stand 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Using a Microplane, finely grate garlic into a small bowl. Whisk in Dijon and vinegar. Slowly drizzle in oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, and onion on a platter. Toast bread, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes and sprinkle over salad. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with vinaigrette; serve.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

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In spite of a long list of ingredients, this tuna salad is very quick to prepare. You'll love the fresh flavors. -Renee Nash, Snoqualmie, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
4 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna., Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges