Italian-Style Tuna Salad

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Italian bread, tomato cubes, capers, tuna, olive oil, olives, onion, and cucumber make this an extravagant salad!

Submitted by BR Cook
Updated on March 7, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 slices Italian bread, cubed

  • 3 tomatoes, cut into small pieces

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained

  • 20 black olives

  • 1 tablespoon capers

Directions

  1. Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper together for the dressing.

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  2. Add bread, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, tuna, olives, and capers together gently.

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  3. Pour dressing on top, mix, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218 Calories
14g Fat
15g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 455mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.