Tuna salad with eggs and basil

2 servings

15 minutes

Tuna salad with eggs and basil is a simple yet elegant dish of European cuisine that combines fresh and rich flavors. Tuna adds softness and richness to the salad, eggs add tenderness, and fresh basil fills it with the aroma of Mediterranean herbs. Lettuce leaves and napa cabbage create a crunchy texture, while olive oil and tuna juice serve as the perfect dressing, enhancing the flavor of each ingredient. The light spiciness of black and chili pepper adds zest to the dish. This salad is perfect for both a light dinner and a festive table, complementing main dishes with its freshness and refined taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 830.3
• Proteins: 36.6g
• Fats: 73.6g
• Carbohydrates: 2.7g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Canned tuna: 200 g
• Chinese cabbage: 70 g
• Curly Salad: 100 g
• Olive oil: 6 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground chili pepper: to taste
• Green basil: 1 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Boil the eggs hard. Then cool them down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

2. Chop the salad coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Curly Salad: 100 g

3. Chop the Beijing cabbage finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chinese cabbage: 70 g

4. Season with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 6 tablespoons

5. Add tuna to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna: 200 g

6. Season with black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon

7. Chop the eggs and add them to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

8. Season with chili pepper and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

9. Dress the salad with tuna juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna: 200 g

10. Add basil. If the leaves are large, chop them finely first.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green basil: 1 sprig

11. Serve without mixing.