Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines colorful vegetables with wholesome tuna, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups mixed greens or spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, grated carrot, red onion, and mixed greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or nuts. If the salad becomes soggy, a splash of lemon juice or olive oil can revitalize it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg