Vegetable salad with canned tuna

4 servings

10 minutes

Vegetable salad with canned tuna is a harmony of freshness and rich flavor. Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and tender green lettuce. Tuna soaked in its own juice adds richness to the dish, while olives provide a light spiciness. Dressed with aromatic olive oil, the salad takes on a characteristic Mediterranean hue. This salad is perfect as a light standalone dish or as a side for fish or seafood. It fits perfectly into the concept of healthy eating, being both nutritious and light. An ideal choice for a warm summer dinner or a quick lunch when you want to enjoy the freshness of natural ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 222.7
• Proteins: 10.1g
• Fats: 14.8g
• Carbohydrates: 6.9g

Ingredients

• Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
• Pitted olives: 1 jar
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Green salad: to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Slice the cucumber into half rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 250 g

3. Cut the pepper into medium pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

4. Break the tuna into pieces with a fork along with the juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar

5. Tear the salad by hand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad:  to taste

6. Mix everything in a bowl, add olives without water, and dress with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted olives: 1 jar
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons