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Tuna Salad

A quick and refreshing tuna salad with crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and cool cucumber, all tossed in a simple lemon dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
250
Protein
20g
Tuna Salad
LightFreshAmericanGluten-FreeDairy-FreeTunaCrunchyFlaky

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Drain the 2 cans of tuna and flake it into a large bowl with a fork.

  2. Step 2

    Wash and chop the 1 head of romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes and slice the 1 cucumber into half-moons. Add both to the bowl along with the 0.5 cup black olives.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 0.5 tsp salt.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything until well coated. Serve immediately.

  6. Step 6

    For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper or dried oregano if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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