Portuguese tuna salad
4 servings
180 minutes
Portuguese tuna salad is the essence of simplicity and sophistication in traditional Portuguese cuisine. Its roots trace back to coastal regions where fresh tuna combines with nutritious beans, creating a harmonious and rich flavor. The dressing made from olive oil and rice vinegar with garlic and parsley highlights the Mediterranean character of the dish, adding a zesty freshness. The light acidity of the vinegar and the aromatic duet of garlic and herbs make this salad an ideal choice for a light dinner or hearty snack. After a few hours of chilling, the flavor deepens further, uniting all ingredients into a single gastronomic symphony. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side with fresh bread and a glass of white wine, creating an atmosphere of a cozy Portuguese evening.
1
Rinse the canned beans.
- Canned beans: 1 jar
2
Mash the canned fish.
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar
3
Slice the onion into half rings and pour boiling water over it.
- Onion: 1 head
4
For the dressing, whisk olive oil with vinegar. Add minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Parsley: 2 bunchs
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Combine fish, beans, and onion. Dress the salad and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar
- Canned beans: 1 jar
- Onion: 1 head