Brazilian Cherry Salad

4 servings

20 minutes

Brazilian cherry salad is an amazing combination of flavors reflecting the vibrant and bold character of Brazilian cuisine. This recipe combines the ocean freshness of tuna, the tender texture of potatoes, the creaminess of cheese, and the refreshing crunch of cucumbers. Notes of sweet-sour cherry add exotic zest to the dish, while yogurt sauce with olives gives it sophistication. This salad is perfect for festive gatherings as well as a light dinner. It pairs wonderfully with crispy bread and white wine, creating a harmony of flavors. In Brazil, experimenting with ingredients is common, and this salad is a great example of how unexpected combinations can create exquisite dishes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 324.4
• Proteins: 24.1g
• Fats: 13.7g
• Carbohydrates: 26.3g

Ingredients

• Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
• Canned corn: 200 g
• Potato: 2 pc
• Hard cheese: 150 g
• Cucumbers: 2 pc
• Yogurt: 100 g
• Olive: 50 g
• Cherry: 50 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mash the canned tuna.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g

2. Boil the potatoes and slice them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 2 pieces

3. Grate hard cheese on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 150 g

4. Slice the cucumbers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces

5. Chop the olives and mix with yogurt. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive: 50 g
   • Yogurt: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Combine fish with corn, potatoes, cheese, and cucumbers. Add canned cherries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
   • Canned corn: 200 g
   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Hard cheese: 150 g
   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces
   • Cherry: 50 g

7. Dress the salad with yogurt sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yogurt: 100 g