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Published: May 7, 2018 · Modified: Nov 30, 2024 by Kathy

Tuna Cobb Salad

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Green lettuce salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, tuna and hard boiled eggs.

Tuna Cobb Salad - A lightened-up version of a traditional Cobb salad with tuna and a vinaigrette dressing.

Tuna Cobb Salad was sponsored by Bella Portofino Tuna, but the recipe and opinions are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Beyond the Chicken Coop 

Tuna cobb salad made with fresh veggies, hard boiled eggs, and tuna.

We are full on in spring with summer just around the corner! Did you know May is Mediterranean Diet Month? Yep! I'm not one to normally be concerned about things like that, but as the weather gets warmer I just seem to eat a bit healthier! I love salads, and I love Cobb salads. It's only natural that I craved a healthier Cobb salad. This Tuna Cobb Salad is my new go-to salad! 

Cobb salad made with tuna and topped with a light vinaigrette dressing

I made this salad using Bella Portofino Italian style albacore tuna. It's hand selected and packed in extra virgin olive oil with a touch of sea salt. That's it! This tuna has amazing taste, but that's not all -  it's also caught in the wild. You can feel good about eating this tuna!

Cans of Tuna.

I have to admit, usually when I think of canned tuna, I think of tuna salad sandwiches. I love tuna salad sandwiches, but I've decided to branch out a bit and try this tuna in a different way. Once I made this salad, I simply popped open a can of tuna, drained off the extra virgin olive oil and added the chunks of tuna right on top of the salad. I drizzled on a homemade vinaigrette and took a bite! Can you say YUM? I did!

Vinaigrette dressing made with dijon mustard and shallots.

I think I will stock my pantry and my office with Bella Portofino Tuna to have anytime I need a quick, delicious and nutritious lunch!

Portofino Tuna hand selected and packed with EVOO and sea salt.

Other Great Salads to Try:

  • Oriental Chicken Salad
  • Pasta and Pea Salad
  • Heirloom Tomato Salad
  • Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
  • Couscous Salad
  • Thai Pasta Salad
  • Panzanella Salad

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Tuna cobb salad made with fresh veggies, hard boiled eggs, and tuna.

Tuna Cobb Salad

Kathy Berget
Lightened version of a traditional Cobb Salad made with tuna and a light vinaigrette. 
5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6 people
Calories 272 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

Vinaigrette

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Shallot (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Ground Mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Salad

  • 6 cups Red Leaf Lettuce (Chopped)
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach
  • 4 Hard Boiled Eggs (Quartered )
  • 6 Radishes (Sliced thin)
  • Cucumber (Peeled and sliced)
  • ¼ cup Bacon bits
  • ½ cup Grape tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives (halved)
  • ¼ Red Onion (Sliced thin)
  • 1 Avocado (Chopped)
  • ¼ cup sprouts
  • 1 can Bella Portofino Tuna

Instructions
 

Vinaigrette

  • Place olive oil, red wine vinegar, shallots and mustard, salt and pepper in a glass jar with a lid. Shake jar vigorously.  Set aside.

Salad

  • In a large salad bowl place lettuce and spinach. 
  • Add sprouts, hard boiled eggs, radishes, cucumbers, bacon, tomatoes, olives, onions, avocado and sprouts on top of greens.
  • Open and drain Bella Portofino Tuna. Place chunked tuna in center of salad.
  • Drizzle salad with prepared vinaigrette. Serve. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 492mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3405IUVitamin C: 9.5mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1.5mg
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Tuna Cobb Salad was sponsored by Bella Portofino Tuna, but the recipe and opinions are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Beyond the Chicken Coop

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Comments

  1. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

    May 12, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    This looks incredible! I don't even like tuna, and I want that!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      It's amazingly delicious!

      Reply
  2. Adina says

    May 08, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    I remember the first time I had canned tuna. I was 24, had just moved to Malta and I spent about ten months living on canned tuna, cornflakes with milk and bread with Irish butter. Not to forget the alcohol... Those were the times. 🙂 Your salad looks delicious, I would love some.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      Sounds like great time! Canned tuna is still amazing...especially when packed in extra virgin olive oil! It's time to give it a try again.

      Reply
  3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    May 08, 2018 at 9:20 am

    5 stars
    Oh my! This is one beautiful salad, Kathy! Love the spin with tuna (which I always have on hand). Definitely have to get this one on the menu soon! Extra avocado for me please 😉

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      You're going to love it! Extra avocado is totally doable!

      Reply
  4. David @ Spiced says

    May 08, 2018 at 4:44 am

    What a fun twist to take a Cobb salad and top it with chunks of tuna! Like you, I always think of tuna fish sandwiches whenever I see a can of tuna. While I do love a good tuna fish sandwich (and I'm sure I'll start craving one after reading this post), I'm intrigued by the Cobb salad idea. I definitely need to give this a shot! And that Bella Portofino tuna sounds delicious...you had me at Italian! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      You've got to give it a try! The olive oil is amazing with the tuna...just adds a little extra something!

      Reply
  5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    May 07, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    5 stars
    Yes! Thanks for sharing that Kathy! I love tuna salad sandwiches, but this is a great change up!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      It's such a great way to change up tuna! It really is a delicious salad.

      Reply
  6. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    May 07, 2018 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    I didn't know that May is Mediterranean Diet Month... Thank you for sharing that fact! Makes perfect sense; and it makes perfect sense that we'd kick it off with this gorgeous salad! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      It is! Don't you think we should travel to the Mediterranean to totally experience all the wonderful foods? 🙂

      Reply
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