Zucchini, Tuna and Feta Salad, light, no-cook and full of flavor, is the ideal idea for a quick lunch or to take to the office in your lunchbox.
Made with a few genuine ingredients, it combines the crunchiness of raw zucchini, the bold flavor of tuna, and the saltiness of feta, creating a balanced and incredibly irresistible mix.
This salad is the perfect solution when you don’t feel like cooking but still want a healthy and complete meal. Thinly sliced raw zucchini retains all its nutritional properties and adds freshness to the dish, while tuna provides quality proteins and feta adds character and saltiness. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a few basil leaves are enough to enhance the ingredients without weighing them down.
Raw zucchini salad is a quick recipe that takes less than 10 minutes and requires no cooking: a great idea when it’s hot or when you have little time to spend in the kitchen.
Try it as an alternative to the classic summer salads: you’ll be won over by its simplicity and freshness. With zucchini, tuna, and feta, you have a practical, nutritious dish with a Mediterranean taste, perfect to enjoy anywhere.
At the bottom of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 319.98 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 3.80 (g) of which sugars 2.95 (g)
- Proteins 27.70 (g)
- Fat 21.02 (g) of which saturated 5.81 (g)of which unsaturated 5.68 (g)
- Fibers 1.82 (g)
- Sodium 792.28 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Zucchini Salad
- 10.5 oz Roman zucchini
- 5.3 oz tuna in oil
- 1.8 oz feta
- 1 sprig basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
Tools
- Spiralizer
- Bowl
Recipe for Zucchini Salad
Start preparing the zucchini salad by washing the zucchini well and cutting off the lower end if using the spiralizer or both ends if using the mandolin.
Slice the zucchini into very thin slices, they should almost look like fettuccine.
Season the zucchini with salt, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice.
Let the tuna drain for a few minutes.
Crumble the feta with your hands.
Add both to the zucchini and mix well to blend the ingredients together.
At this point, all you have to do is add some aromatic herbs to your liking; I used a bit of basil.
Transfer the zucchini, tuna, and feta salad to plates and serve immediately.
Zucchini, Tuna and Feta Salad: a Light and No-Cook Idea
Check this section for clarifications of your doubts. If you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I make the zucchini salad in advance?
Yes, you can prepare it a few hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. However, I recommend adding the dressing (oil and lemon) only just before serving to keep the zucchini fresh and crispy.
Can I replace feta with another cheese?
Sure! If you don’t like feta, you can use mozzarella, primo sale, or salted ricotta. Fresh goat cheese is also a great alternative.
Can this salad become a main dish?
Absolutely yes. Thanks to the presence of tuna and feta, it is already complete, but you can enrich it with some whole grain bread slices or cereals like farro and quinoa to make it even more nutritious.
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