Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

This easy Mediterranean tuna salad has a vibrant mix of crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy homemade tzatziki sauce.

Course Salad

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings cups

Calories 212kcal

Author Gary White

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce

1 English cucumber grated
1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves grated
1 tsp. sea salt

Salad

25 oz. canned Albacore tuna drained
1 English cucumber deseeded, diced
1 red bell pepper diced
½ small red onion diced
2 celery stalks diced
2 hard boiled eggs grated
1 cup black olives sliced
2 Tbsp. parsley finely chopped
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
2 tsp. sea salt

Instructions

Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce

Place the grated cucumber on a towel (or stack of paper towels) and squeeze out as much water as you can.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, sea salt, and chopped dill,
Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.

Assemble the Salad

In a large mixing bowl, add the canned Albacore Tuna and break it apart into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
Add the diced English cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, celery, grated hard-boiled eggs, sliced olives, parsley, lemon zest, and sea salt to the bowl.
Gently toss the ingredients together to combine.

Add the Tzatziki Sauce

Take the prepared tzatziki sauce out of the refrigerator and give it a quick stir.
Pour the desired amount of tzatziki sauce over the tuna and vegetable mixture.
Use a spoon or spatula to gently coat the salad with the sauce until everything is well coated.

Notes

Expert Tips

1. Zest the lemon before you squeeze the juice out of if. You should only need one lemon for this recipe.
2. Be sure to drain the canned Albacore Tuna well before adding it to the salad. This will prevent excess liquid and maintain the desired texture.
3. For the tzatziki sauce, use full fat Greek yogurt made with whole milk for a creamy and rich consistency.
4. To save time, you can prepare the tzatziki sauce in advance and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before using.

FAQs

Can I use another type of tuna? Yes. While the recipe calls for Albacore Tuna, you can substitute it with other types such as skipjack or yellowfin tuna, according to your preference. Even chuck light tuna will work.

Can I make this salad ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the salad ingredients and tzatziki sauce in advance, but it's best to combine them just before serving to maintain the freshness and crispness of the vegetables.

Is this salad suitable for meal prepping? Yes! You can divide the salad into individual airtight containers, keeping the tzatziki sauce separate, and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Add the sauce just before enjoying to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.

What does this pair well with? One of our favorite ways to eat this Mediterranean tuna salad is to combine it with one-half pound of cooked macaroni noodles.

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