Tuna and Green Bean Salad
2 servings
20 minutes
Tuna and green bean salad is an elegant and nutritious dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of tuna, the freshness of beans, and the spiciness of capers. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean cuisine, where simplicity and harmony of flavors are the foundation of gastronomy. A light mayonnaise with soy sauce and rice vinegar creates a rich dressing that highlights the balance of ingredients. Gouda adds creaminess while dill provides a fresh aroma. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or appetizer; it can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to a main meal. It combines healthy proteins and vitamins, offering a rich yet balanced flavor that will appeal to lovers of exquisite and healthy dishes.
1
Boil the beans for 2-3 minutes, drain in a colander, and cool.
- Green beans (frozen): 200 g
2
Fry the onion in olive oil until soft.
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Boil the eggs and grate them on a coarse grater.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
4
Cut the cheese into small pieces or grate it on a coarse grater.
- Gouda cheese: 50 g
5
Drain the liquid from the tuna and mash the fish with a fork.
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
6
Chop the capers finely.
- Capers: 1 tablespoon
7
Prepare the dressing. For this, mix mayonnaise with soy sauce, add rice vinegar, capers, and dill.
- Light mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Capers: 1 tablespoon
- Dill: to taste
8
Mix all ingredients, season, and garnish with capers and dill. Ready to serve.
- Capers: 1 tablespoon
- Dill: to taste