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Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich

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A light, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired tuna salad with a creamy hummus base, fresh veggies, and a kick of spice from jalapeño. Perfect for a quick sandwich or a healthier lettuce wrap option.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Tuna Salad:
  • 3 (2.5 oz) packets of tuna
  • 1 jalapeño (diced)
  • ½ cup creamy hummus
  • ¼ cup red onion (soaked in water for a few minutes, chopped)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 1 small Persian cucumber (diced)
  • ½ lime (juiced)
  • For Serving:
  • Bread or lettuce cups (optional for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, diced jalapeño, creamy hummus, soaked red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, salt, black pepper, Greek seasoning, chives, diced celery, diced Persian cucumber, and lime juice.
  2. Mix: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
  3. Serve: For a classic sandwich, serve the mixture in between slices of bread. For a lighter option, serve in lettuce cups.

Notes

  • This tuna salad can also be served as a dip with crackers or pita chips.
  • Adjust the level of heat by adding more or less jalapeño to suit your taste.
  • For a more substantial sandwich, add some fresh greens like spinach or arugula.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: undefined
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 830mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg