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 

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! 

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!

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!

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!

5 from 4 votes

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Tuna Cobb Salad

Prep Time

25 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Lightened version of a traditional Cobb Salad made with tuna and a light vinaigrette. 

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: cobb salad, cobb tuna salad

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 272 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Shallot minced
• 1 teaspoon Coarse Ground Mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 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
• 1/4 cup Bacon bits
• 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
• 1/4 Red Onion Sliced thin
• 1 Avocado Chopped
• 1/4 cup sprouts
• 1 can Bella Portofino Tuna

Instructions

Vinaigrette

1. 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

1. In a large salad bowl place lettuce and spinach. 

2. Add sprouts, hard boiled eggs, radishes, cucumbers, bacon, tomatoes, olives, onions, avocado and sprouts on top of greens.

3. Open and drain Bella Portofino Tuna. Place chunked tuna in center of salad.

4. Drizzle salad with prepared vinaigrette. Serve. 

Nutrition Facts

Tuna Cobb Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21g 32%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 138mg 46%

Sodium 492mg 21%

Potassium 473mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 1g

Protein 15g 30%

Vitamin A 68.1%

Vitamin C 11.5%

Calcium 4.6%

Iron 8.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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