If you’re looking for a healthy, vibrant, and satisfying meal, Greek-style Tuna Salad is the perfect choice. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is packed with fresh vegetables, briny olives, creamy feta cheese, and, of course, tender tuna, all tossed together in a tangy olive oil dressing. It’s a light yet filling salad that’s ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even as a refreshing side dish.
The star of this salad is the high-quality tuna. Whether you choose canned tuna in olive oil or fresh grilled tuna, the fish brings a delicious richness and protein boost to the dish. It pairs beautifully with the crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and red onions, creating a medley of textures and flavors that are both refreshing and satisfying.
To complete the Mediterranean flair, Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese add a salty, savory element that elevates the dish. Fresh herbs like oregano or parsley enhance the flavor, bringing brightness and depth to each bite. The olive oil-based dressing, typically made with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a bit of Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a tangy, slightly zesty kick.
This Greek-style Tuna Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. The tuna provides protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while the vegetables offer vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. The olives and feta provide healthy fats, and the olive oil dressing adds a good source of monounsaturated fat, making this salad a heart-healthy option.
Whether you’re looking for a quick meal to prep ahead of time or a dish to serve at a gathering, this salad is sure to impress. Serve it with a slice of warm pita bread or over a bed of mixed greens for an even heartier option.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna drained
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Honestly? Five cans of tuna would fix everything lol. Kidding. But I love that it’s simple and doesn’t require cooking.
Way too much onion for my taste. I think it ruined the salad. Won’t make again.
Made this for lunch and it’s seriously refreshing. The vinegar + olive oil combo pops, and the feta makes it feel way more “Greek” than my usual tuna salads. Will definitely repeat.
Salad?
Too many ingredients for a salad. Can we just not have all of them?
I totally agree! Too many ingredients just makes it complicated. A simple salad is way better!
I think the mix is what makes it tasty! You gotta try all the flavors together. It’s not too much if you love it!
Delicious! Perfect for summer BBQs. I might even try it with chicken next time!
Delicious! I substituted the olives for pickles and it turned out great!
Easy to make and healthy! I’m not a cook, but this was simple and delicious.
Glad you found it easy! Tuna salad is so refreshing.
Healthy? Sorry, but with all that olive oil and cheese it’s not really! 🤔
I followed it pretty much exactly, but I think 1/2 the onion next time—too punchy for my taste. Still really good though.
Only thing: I used dried parsley by accident and it tasted… weaker. Real parsley matters, I guess. Still ight.
Too many olives! I love tuna but not like this. 😒
My grandma always made this salad but she put pepperoncini in it! Miss her.
Pretty good, but mine came out a little watery—probably my cucumber was too juicy. I’ll salt/dry the cucumber next time.
I didn’t put feta because my friend is allergic. Still tasted good tho. Thx!
But like, how can a salad be Greek without feta? Just saying…
I’m glad it still turned out tasty! Allergies can be such a pain. Great job adapting the recipe!
This salad is so refreshing! Perfect for summer days. I added some avocado. Yum!
That sounds delicious! I love adding avocado to salads. It really enhances the flavor! Can’t wait to try it myself.
I don’t like feta 🙈 so I left it out…mabey try cottage cheese instead? 🤷♂️
Simple and delicious! Perfect for lunch. Good job!
Why tuna + feta together? I thought it’d taste weird, but it’s surprisingly nice. I didn’t think I’d like it, but here we are.
This salad was amazing! So fresh and flavorful! Perfect for summer.
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical about the vinegar amount, but it balanced the tuna nicely. Next time I might use less onion because I’m sensitive to that bite.
Nice! This is exactly what I needed for a quick meal.
This looks yum! I love quick meals. Can’t wait to try it out!
Looks easy but is it really that good? I’m not much of a tuna fan.
I don’t understand why you would mix tuna with olives. Seems weird to me.
It was okay. I thought it needed more flavor… maybe more vinegar??
This is a great recipe, but I subbed lemon juice for vinegar. Still good! 🙂
Too much onion for my taste. It kinda ruined it for me.
I get that! You could always use less onion or even skip it entirely. The rest of the salad is still delicious!
Why didn’t you mention to drain the tuna? That is common sense. Overall, it was okay.
3 cans? Wait—recipe says 2 cans. I accidentally used 3 and it was still tasty, just tuna-forward. For anyone double-checking, don’t be like me 😂
Tuna salad should be made with mayo! This is just odd. Not for me.
This salad was amazing! So fresh and flavorful. My whole family loved it.
Not enough dressing. I think it could use more olive oil.
I totally agree! This salad needs a kick of flavor from more dressing. Olive oil makes everything better!
This salad is super refreshing! I loved the addition of feta. Will make again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The feta really takes the salad to the next level. 😊
This salad sounds so simple, but u sure it’s tasty? I dunno about tuna in salad.
My kids didn’t like it. They say tuna is stinky! But I liked it😋.
This tastes like something I’d order at a Greek spot—fresh, tangy, and the feta really pops. I added a squeeze of lemon too and it was perfect.
Really easy to make, my kids loved it! Will definitely make again.
That’s awesome to hear! It’s always great when kids are excited about healthy meals! 😊
Yeah, but isn’t tuna salad kinda boring? I prefer more spices. 🤔
I thought it lacked some seasoning. Maybe add some lemon juice next time?
This was okay. Honestly, I prefer mayonnaise in my tuna salad, this was too vinegary.
I wasn’t too sure about tuna in a salad, but this recipe changed my mind. Good balance of flavors.
This tastes like a Greek salad got together with tuna. Love the olives—would absolutely make again.
Feta cheese is the best! This salad is FANTASTIC! 10/10 would recommend!
My kids didn’t eat this. They said it looked weird. But I loved it!
Looks weird? It’s just veggies and tuna! Maybe they just need to get used to it. My kids have loved it before!
I totally get that! Kids can be picky, but it’s great that you enjoyed it! Maybe try adding some mayo next time?
Made it for lunch today and it was super good. Only change: I used black olives because that’s what I had, and it still worked.
Love hearing that! And honestly black olives work great in this kind of Greek-ish salad—nice improvisation. 😄
Wait, black olives instead of Kalamata? I’m not sure that’s the same flavor… but if it worked for you, I guess it’s fine. Did you still use feta with it?
Simply the best salad ever! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I like cookin but I’m not good at it. This was ok. My wife liked it tho!
Made this for lunch and it was super fresh. The feta + vinegar combo is spot on. I didn’t even miss mayo.
Great salad! I didn’t have olives so I used pickles. Still yummy!
The dressing is so simple but flavorful. I followed the measurements pretty closely and it came out nicely balanced (not too vinegary).
Why can’t people just eat a normal tuna sandwich? This is too much work!
Too many ingredients, looks like a mess. Just gonna stick to mayo and celery for my tuna, thx!
Greek-style? It’s good, but it’s more like a “Mediterranean tuna bowl.” Where’s the oregano or lemon? Still ate it all though.
Good recipe but I used canned chicken instead of tuna 😀 It was still good!
That’s not even close to Greek salad if you’re using chicken! 🤨 But whatever floats your boat, I guess.
Canned chicken? That’s different! I’m glad it turned out good for you! I bet it gave it a unique flavor! 😀
Maybe I did something wrong but it was kinda bland. Salt/pepper to taste—yeah I must not have salted enough. Still, easy fix next time.
Totally get it—tuna salads can taste “off” if the tuna/cheese/vinegar don’t get enough seasoning. Next time try salting the tuna lightly before mixing, and let it chill 15–30 min so the flavors meld.
Bland is usually the vinegar being too low or the onion being too mild—also I think you’re supposed to use more olives?? I once added lemon juice and it was way better, but idk. 😅
I don’t understand why people put parsley in tuna but ok. Mine tasted fine, though I think dill would be even better.
I don’t like olives, can I use something else? I think it might be good without them.
Yummy! I added some avocado too and it was delish!
Ugh, sounds weird to put avocado with tuna! Stick to the recipe, peeps.
Avocado! That’s a great idea. Makes it extra creamy. I might try that next time!
Tuna salad? Really? I’m not convinced this will taste good. But I might try it if I get hungry enough.
Tuna salad is just tuna, mayo and bread no need for all this fancy stuff.
Nah, I prefer my tuna salad with just mayo and bread. All these extras sound like a waste. Why complicate things?
Sure, tuna salad can be simple, but this Greek version is way tastier! The olives and feta bring a whole new level to it. Try it before knocking it!
Tuna salad?? Uh, what about chicken salad? Tuna is yucky!
This is just tuna salad. Like, why Greek? It didn’t blow my mind. Still ate it all 😅
I get you—tuna salad is tuna salad. 😄 I think the “Greek” vibe is the olives + feta + vinegar, not trying to be mind-blowing. Glad you still finished it!
Really? Olive oil and vinegar in salad? U sure this is a recipe?
I was skeptical because it’s basically “mix everything,” but the dressing actually ties it together. Weirdly delicious.
Same! I expected it to be kinda bland since it’s just mixing, but that oil + vinegar combo really wakes everything up. I added a squeeze of lemon though—next time I’ll keep it strictly as written.
This is basically tuna + veggies, so it’s not like it’s magic 😅 But I will say the dressing is better than most I’ve tried. Simple wins.
I used chopped dill instead of parsley and it was still tasty. Honestly, the recipe is forgiving.
Hmm I used dill once and it came out a little too “pickley” for me? Maybe I put too much vinegar. Still ate it tho, lol.
Totally agree—this one is forgiving. I’ve swapped parsley for basil and it still tasted bright. Greek-ish salads should be flexible like that.
Used black olives instead of Kalamata and it turned out just fine. Still good!
Pretty simple recipe but I added bell peppers and it got better! Yum!
Didn’t chill long enough, so it tasted kinda warm and the olive oil felt heavy. Chilling helps a lot.
Simple and fresh. I used canned tuna in water and it still tasted great. Next time I’ll dice the cucumber smaller so every bite has everything.
I’m skeptical about mixing raw onion with tuna, but I tried it anyway. After chilling, it wasn’t overpowering. Would make again.
Greek-style? I dunno… no oregano, no lemon juice, no garlic. Tastes good, but feels more like Mediterranean-ish tuna salad than full Greek.
This is such a refreshing combo—especially with the vinegar kicking everything up. I added a squeeze of lemon too and it was perfect.
This salad is the bomb! So fresh and easy to prepare.