Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Name: Simple Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans of tuna in water, drained; 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1/4 red onion, finely diced; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and black pepper to taste

This fresh tuna salad is the perfect quick lunch when you want something healthy and filling without turning on the stove.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Mediterranean· August 19, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

10 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of fresh vegetables and protein to get you through a busy afternoon. This Mediterranean tuna salad is one of my favorite go to recipes because it is so bright and crunchy. It hits all the right notes with salty olives and tangy lemon dressing.

Since this recipe does not require any cooking, it is perfect for those hot days when you want a light dinner. My biggest tip is to let the salad sit in the fridge for about ten minutes before serving so the dressing really soaks into the chickpeas and tuna.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cans of tuna in water, drained
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4 red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna and chickpeas.
2
Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion to the bowl.
3
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until well coated.
5
Taste and add more salt or pepper if you like before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. This salad is wonderful served over a bed of fresh greens or scooped up with toasted pita bread.

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