Tuna Salad

1 serving

15 minutes

Tuna salad is a light and refreshing dish with a refined taste. Its history is rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions but has gained popularity in Russian gastronomy over time. The combination of tender tuna, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and spicy arugula creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Extra virgin olive oil adds a noble touch to the salad, while sesame provides subtle nutty notes. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a light accompaniment to the main meal. It makes an ideal choice for a summer dinner or festive table, delighting with the freshness and richness of natural ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 557.6
• Proteins: 32g
• Fats: 40.8g
• Carbohydrates: 15.9g

Ingredients

• Canned tuna in its own juice: 130 g
• Tomatoes: 200 g
• Cucumbers: 225 g
• Arugula: 30 g
• Sesame: 1 tsp
• Sea salt: to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Chop the cucumbers coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 225 g

2. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

3. Chop the tomatoes coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 200 g

4. Salt the tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

5. Combine tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl.

6. Chop the arugula.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula: 30 g

7. Add arugula to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula: 30 g

8. Add extra virgin oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons

9. Add tuna to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 130 g

10. Garnish with sesame and serve.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sesame: 1 teaspoon