Sicilian Tuna Salad with Mint
4 servings
30 minutes
Tuna salad with mint Sicilian style is a harmony of freshness and rich flavor inspired by the traditions of southern Italy. This recipe combines Mediterranean ingredients to create a light yet hearty dish. The base is al dente penne pasta that absorbs a fragrant dressing of olive oil and white wine vinegar. Tender tuna mixed with aromatic mint and garlic gives the salad an exquisite taste with refreshing notes. The sweet flesh of tomatoes and caramelized onions add depth and softness to the dish. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or festive table, pairing well with a glass of white wine and crispy bread. Its origin story roots in the simple yet genius combinations of Sicilian cuisine where fresh ingredients create magical flavor pairings.
1
Boil the pasta until al dente.
- Penne pasta: 200 g
2
Chop the garlic, mint leaves, and mix with canned tuna in its own juice.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Mint: 1 bunch
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
3
Make cuts on the tomatoes and dip them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Then peel the tomatoes, cut them, and remove the seeds. Chop the flesh of the tomatoes.
- Tomatoes: 300 g
4
Chop the onion and sauté it in olive oil. Combine the onion with the tomatoes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Olive oil: 8 tablespoons
- Tomatoes: 300 g
5
Whisk olive oil with white wine vinegar for the dressing. Add salt and pepper.
- Olive oil: 8 tablespoons
- White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Combine all ingredients and dress the salad.