Description
A vibrant Tuna Lentil Salad packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz canned tuna, drained
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped gherkins or pickles
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baby capers, chopped (optional)
- 0.75 cup cooked brown lentils
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 radishes, sliced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- A pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Drain and combine the tuna with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped pickles, and lemon juice. Mix until well blended to achieve a creamy texture.
- Prepare the remaining salad ingredients by chopping and slicing as required, then add them to a large bowl in a layered fashion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as desired.
- Top the salad with the creamy tuna mixture and gently fold in to combine, garnishing with additional chopped green onions and a dash of black pepper.
- Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds. Letting the salad sit for about 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg