Tuna salad with corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives

Lunch

Tuna Salad with Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion & Olives

This tuna salad with corn and olives is your 5-minute fix for something fresh, filling, and protein-packed. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy onion rings, and briny olives meet tender tuna and sweet corn; all tied together with a drizzle of olive oil. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and no fuss. Serve it with whole wheat toast for an extra bite of comfort. Healthy doesn’t have to mean complicated, just smart, tasty, and ready in minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Kcal 559

Protein 42 g

Carbs 39 g

Fat 26 g

Fiber 8 g

Recipe Details

Prep Time5

Servings1

CuisineMediterranean

MealLunch

DifficultyEasy

AllergensFish, Gluten

Ingredients

2 oz (56 g) corn
5 oz (140 g) tuna, in water
¼ red onion
5 olives
5 cherry tomatoes
1 handful (30 g) mixed salad
1 ½ tbsp (23 ml) olive oil
2 slices whole wheat bread

With 42 grams of protein, this quick salad keeps you full and supports muscle recovery after a busy day or workout.

Preparation

Rinse the corn under cold water and drain with the tuna.
Slice the red onion into thin rings, olives into slices, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Place the lettuce in a bowl.
Add corn, tuna, onion, olives, and tomatoes on top.
Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
Serve with toasted whole wheat bread.

FitChef Tip: 1. Use both red and yellow cherry tomatoes for a cheerful pop of color. 2. Store the salad in a glass jar (mason jar-style) with the oil on the bottom and the lettuce on top for a perfect on-the-go lunch idea.

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