Italian Quick Salad with Tuna

6 servings

15 minutes

Italian quick tuna salad is a vibrant blend of freshness and rich Mediterranean flavors. This salad originated as a simple yet nutritious dish for a quick snack, inspired by traditional Italian cuisine where tuna is often paired with vegetables and olive oil. Sweet tomatoes, juicy canned corn, and tender red beans create a rich palette of flavors complemented by aromatic olives and the delicate texture of tuna. Olive oil adds softness and depth to the dish, while grated Parmesan adds exquisite creamy notes. This salad is perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or as part of a festive table. Quick to prepare and rich in nutrients, it will satisfy every gourmet's taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 561.3
• Proteins: 27.4g
• Fats: 33.4g
• Carbohydrates: 39.2g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 6 pc
• Canned corn: 1 jar
• Canned red beans: 2 jar
• Canned tuna in its own juice: 2 jar
• Pitted olives: 2 jar
• Olive oil: 6 tbsp
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the tomatoes finely and place them in a deep container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 6 pieces

2. Drain the canned beans, corn, olives, and tuna. Chop the olives, rinse the beans, and mash the tuna with a fork. Then combine everything in a container with tomatoes and mix. Add salt, pepper, olive oil, and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned corn: 1 jar
   • Canned red beans: 2 jars
   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 2 jars
   • Pitted olives: 2 jars
   • Olive oil: 6 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Garnish with grated Parmesan when serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g