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Overhead view of a fresh Lemon Tuna Kale Salad in a white ceramic bowl topped with sliced cucumbers, red onion, and shredded Parmesan cheese.

Lemon Tuna Kale Salad

Lemon Tuna Kale Salad is a fresh, nourishing meal with crisp greens, flaky tuna, and a bright lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

  • large salad bowl
  • knife and cutting board
  • citrus juicer

Ingredients
  

  • 150g fresh kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 can chunk tuna in water drained
  • 1 small cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 small tomatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan or crumbled feta optional

For the vinaigrette:

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp garlic finely minced or grated
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chopped kale and massage it with the dressing for 1-2 minutes until the leaves soften and become a deeper green.
  • Add the tuna, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  • Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan or feta, if using, and serve immediately.
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