Fresh green salad with tuna is a quick and easy meal, great for lunch or dinner. Perfect for days when you are strapped for time, or don’t feel like cooking.
Tuna on salad makes a protein-packed meal, and you can use any variety of fresh salad greens and chopped fresh veggies you like.
Green salad topped with tuna is healthy, satisfying and quick to make. A great way to use canned tuna. Main dish tuna salad for lunch or dinner.
Canned tuna is a staple in our pantry. So versatile, and an easy way to add protein to a meal.
- Mediterranean tuna salad sandwich recipe is always a hit.
- Tuna and avocado sandwich has lots of Mexican flair.
- Tuna and pasta go hand in hand for a satisfying dinner any night of the week.
- The classic tuna casserole gets a healthy twist when you make it with quinoa.
Adding tuna on salads is one of my favourite ways to make an easy meal in minutes. You can use any variety you like, from flaked light, solid white, packed in water or packed in oil. You can even get smoked canned tuna, and it is so delicious.
This easy green salad with canned tuna can be made in minutes. If you are looking for a salad for dinner, this is a winner for sure.
Ingredients For Green Salad With Tuna
Super simple ingredients that are easy to find. This meal will not break the bank either. Much cheaper than takeout. Be sure to read the suggestions and recipe tips below.
- salad greens
- cucumber
- bell pepper
- fresh tomatoes
- olives
- feta cheese
- salad dresssing
- canned tuna
Tuna Topped Green Salad
This healthy tuna salad with leafy greens can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. All you have to do is chop, mix and eat. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
- Drain the tuna.
- Crumble the feta.
- Chop the veggies.
- Add the greens and the veggies to a large bowl.
- Add the dressing, olives and feta.
- Toss to combine.
- Divide the salad into 2 bowls.
- Top with tuna.
- Garnish (optional) and enjoy.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- Canned tuna of any variety will work.
- Dressing can be homemade or store bought. I used Greek flavoured. Use any flavour you like.
- Fresh salad greens are so crisp and refreshing. Romain, baby kale, arugula, spring mix, and spinach are a few tasty choices.
- Bell peppers and fresh tomatoes are great on any salad. Feel free to add other things like zucchini, radishes, or green onion.
- Olives add a nice layer of flavour. Green or black, either are delicious. You can also use capers.
- Feta adds just the right amount of salt. You can use any kind of cheese you like.
- Garnish with additional olives, cheese and freshly ground black pepper. You can also add some croutons and fresh herbs.
- Store any leftovers in a container in the fridge. It will last about a day or two, but the greens will get a little wilted.
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Need a side to serve with this salad? I have a few suggestions:
- Cottage Cheese Biscuits
- Drop Biscuits
- Savory Scones
- Olive And Tomato Bread
- Onion Bread
- Cheddar Cheese And Onion Muffins
- Easy Irish Soda Bread
Green Salad with Tuna
Ingredients
- 4 ounces salad greens any kind
- 4 ounces cucumber diced
- 4 ounces bell pepper diced
- 4 ounces tomatoes diced
- 1 ounce black olives sliced
- 1 ounce feta cheese crumbled
- 4 ounces canned tuna 1 can/drained
- 3 tablespoons Greek salad dressing homemade or store bought
- fresh cracked black pepper for garnish/optional
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and set aside.
- Crumble the feta and set aside.
- Wash the lettuce and place in a large bowl.
- Wash and dice the peppers, tomatoes and cucumber and add to the bowl with the lettuce.
- Add the salad dressing, olives and feta. Mix to combine.
- Divide the salad into 2 serving bowls.
- Top each salad with ½ can of the drained tuna.
- Garnish with additional olives and feta and black pepper. ENJOY!
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