Easy Greek Salad Recipe with Tuna (Hearty Summer Meal)

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

This easy Greek salad recipe is the perfect hearty meal salad that will make dinner time much easier for busy families.

It is SUCH a damn hot summer here in Canada (which to my American followers probably sounds impossible because I know you think we live in igloos up here lol). But honestly, as a pregnant lady I legit cannot go outside. So that also means I have little to no interest in cooking hot meals most nights of the week, so no cook hearty meal salads have become my jam. This easy Greek salad recipe is delicious, hearty and so easy to pull off on a hectic Tuesday night.

Why This Recipe Works

If you’re not convinced yet about why you need to make this salad like right now, I also love this recipe because it’s

• Super quick to make – only requires 2 simple steps!
• Packed with protein (~36 grams) and fiber (~9 grams)
• Gluten Free
• An easy way to incorporate a variety of veggies

Key Ingredients

Romaine lettuce – If you’re not into romaine, use spinach, or any other greens!

English cucumber- I love the crunch of an English cucumber, especially in the Summer when dehydrated and hot. I do prefer to remove the seeds in the middle so I’m left with pretty moons.

Cherry tomatoes – You can also use roma tomatoes or larger vine tomatoes (I just prefer to take some of the seeds out).

White beans – This is a great way to add extra fibre and protein to supplement the canned tuna.

Light tuna – I always have canned tuna in my pantry for emergency meals because it’s a convenient source of protein on the go.

Red onion – If you’re not a fan of raw onion (I get it!!), you can definitely omit this or just mince it really fine.

Kalamata olives – Kalamatas are my favourite olive because they’re salty and juicy, but you can of course leave these out if you’re not an olive fan or use a different olive.

Feta cheese – This is a must in my books, but if you’re dairy free, you can use a plant based feta.

Extra virgin olive oil – A good Greek salad dressing depends on a good olive oil, and since we’re having a salad for a meal, don’t skimp out on the fat.

Red wine vinegar – This is the classic vinegar used in Greek dressing, but you can easily just use more lemon if you’re out.

Oregano- Go to down with the oregano on this salad. It definitely contributes the characteristic Greek flavour.

How To Make This Recipe

Step 1: To a large platter, combine the romaine lettuce, tuna, white beans, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, olives, and onion. Top with oregano.

Step 2: Mix together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil. Serve with the salad.

Expert Tips

Even though this salad on its own is gluten free, by adding a whole grain, it would be an amazing way to get more out of this salad for every little cost. I would add some cooked quinoa, rice, or even couscous (sooooo easy) to make this an even heartier meal.

Since this salad is low in carbs as it doesn’t have any grains in it, I would definitely serve this with some nice bread (this cheesy soda bread is divine) or pita on the side if incorporating it as a meal.

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More Recipes You Might Like

Like I said, it’s too damn hot this Summer to cook so I am personally relying on more no cook meals. Here are some ideas.

• Shrimp Avocado Salad with Mango 

• Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce 

• Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich 

What are you making for dinner on those super hot Summer nights? Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!