Tuna Salad Mixture:
1 (3.5 oz) can Albacore tuna, drained
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Sherry vinegar
1 tbsp pepperocini brine
juice of 1/4 lemon
1/2 tsp dry minced onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder
pinch dried mint
pinch marjaram
dash pepper
Salad:
2 cups chopped lettuce
1/4 cup red onion, sliced
2 tbsp black olives, sliced
4 slices cucumber (optional)
1 small tomato, cut into 4 wedges
3 pepperocini peppers
1 tbsp feta cheese
1tsp olive oil
Flatread crisps:
1 whole wheat flatbread (~100 calories)
non-stick spray
pinch garlic powder
pinch dry minced onion
pinch cayenne pepper
dash dried mint
Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Spray both sides of the flatbread with non-stick spray. Sprinkle seasonings on one side. Bake flatbread for 5-8 minutes or until crispy and slightly browned. Break flatbread up into large, rustic-shaped pieces
In a small bowl mix the ingredients for the tuna salad mix.
On dinner plate layer: lettuce, tuna salad, vegetables, feta cheese, olive oil, and flatbread pieces.
Greek Tuna Salad
I recently discovered the delicious flavors of Greek cuisine. I love a big Greek salad with gyro meat topped with red onions, olives, pepperocini, and crumbled feta.
I was thinkng one day that I had those things at home but of course no gyro meat and honestly needed something a little healthier than gyro meat.
So I opened a can of tuna and started mixing in what I could to make it a Greek inspired version of tuna salad. Then I piled that creamy mixture onto crisp lettuce and topped it with those classic Greek veggies, feta cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. I crisped up a seasoned whole wheat flatbread to represent the pita normally served with Greek dishes.
The tuna salad mixture itself has enough moisture in it that you won't need a dressing but the drizzle of olive oil takes it over the top.
I left out the cucumbers and fresh tomatoes that are common in Greek dishes because I'm not a fan. Be sure to add those if you appreciate their flavors to get a full Greek experience.
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