Mediterranean Tuna-Spinach Salad

Rating: 3.91 stars
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0

This tuna salad recipe gets an upgrade with olives, feta and a tahini dressing. Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.

Sara Haas, R.D.N., L.D.N.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2016

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Recipe Summary

total:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Calorie
Egg Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
High Calcium
Soy-Free
Bone Health
Healthy Aging
Healthy Immunity
Low Added Sugars
Omega-3
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Whisk tahini, lemon juice and water together in a bowl. Add tuna, olives, feta and parsley; stir to combine. Serve the tuna salad over 2 cups spinach, with the orange on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup tuna salad, 2 cups spinach & 1 orange
Per Serving:
376 calories; protein 25.7g; carbohydrates 26.2g; dietary fiber 5.8g; sugars 13.9g; fat 21g; saturated fat 5.2g; cholesterol 46.3mg; vitamin a iu 5920.2IU; vitamin c 94mg; folate 154.1mcg; calcium 271mg; iron 4.8mg; magnesium 102.5mg; potassium 779.8mg; sodium 664.8mg; thiamin 0.6mg.
Exchanges:

1/2 vegetable, 1 fruit, 2 lean meat, 1/2 medium-fat meat, 3 fat
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Reviews (7)

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11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0
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terridigby@yahoo.com
Rating: 4 stars
02/25/2018
It was salty but very good. I used Fat Free Feta cheese and the single serving cups of Dole No Sugar added mandarin oranges. I had more than 2 cups of spinach. It was a huge meal. Delicious! Read More
Margaret Baily
Rating: 2 stars
08/31/2017
Way to salty. It really felt like I needed to add crackers or maybe put it on bread. My family did not care for this at all also. I left out the feta. Read More
Melisa Portillo
Rating: 4 stars
08/07/2017
I made some changes since I didn't have everything listed. My tahini sauce was also already blended with mint parsley cilantro garlic olive oil and lemon. I added a juice of one lime to thin it out. I finely chopped some olives and chopped green onions. Instead of eating the tuna on top of the spinach I chiffonade the spinach and sprinkled some sliced almonds. It didn't NEED the feta but still I wish I had some. DELISH. Read More
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Kristina
Rating: 4 stars
03/18/2018
A bit salty but I balanced it with half of a croissant. I added cracked pepper and it was very tasty. I will make it again. Read More
Deb U
Rating: 2 stars
02/24/2021
The tuna was very dry; ended up adding a couple tablespoons of mayo Read More
SalsaMamaSue
Rating: 3 stars
02/21/2017
It was OK. Too much for a lunch salad. Next time I will make 2 lunches out of it. Also won't include everything with the tuna. Put the feta and kalamata olives on the spinach separately and drizzle the tahini dressing over it. Then I can add more fresh veggies and maybe something crunchy... Read More
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SBolan
Rating: 4 stars
01/30/2020
I have made this salad twice. The first time I followed it to the letter. The second time I added about a tablespoon (maybe slightly less) of extra virgin olive oil to the tahini dressing. It tasted the same yet it was a whole new salad at the same time. The olive oil definitely bumps up the taste factor. I also added 7 olives instead of 4 the second time because I like 'em. The orange slices on the side are nice. I think they're there to cut the saltiness of the salad (although I didn't personally find it too salty). The orange also adds nice color to the plate. This recipe will definitely be one of my regular dinners. It will be nice to have in the summer. Read More
AKTaylor
Rating: 5 stars
03/01/2021
I was super skeptical making this but absolutely loved it. Very filling and did not find it to be too salty like other reviewers. I mixed the tahini, lemon juice, and water just with the tuna to coat it, mixed the tuna mixture thoroughly with the spinach and topped with the feta and olives (did not have parsley). Delicious! Read More
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