Use chunk light tuna in water: Chunk light tuna has a softer, more delicate texture than firmer white tuna, and it’s my favorite to use in this salad. Tuna packed in water instead of oil is also a must—the excess oil will overpower the texture and flavor of the tuna and pickles here.

There are a seemingly endless number of ways to prepare tuna salad, but why not soak up some sunshine with a Mediterranean twist using just a few ingredients?