Tuna and Adyghe cheese salad with pesto sauce

2 servings

10 minutes

This salad is a harmony of flavors, combining the tenderness of tuna, the creaminess of Adyghe cheese, and the spicy freshness of pesto sauce. The recipe is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, where simplicity meets rich aromas. Canned tuna enriched with pesto gains a savory depth, while soft cubes of Adyghe cheese add creaminess. Bright cherry tomatoes provide freshness and a slight tanginess, while garlic and black pepper add refined spiciness. It is perfect as a light dinner or an exquisite appetizer. This salad can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to main courses, such as fresh baguette or a glass of white wine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 323
• Proteins: 31.2g
• Fats: 16.7g
• Carbohydrates: 4.2g

Ingredients

• Adyghe cheese: 150 g
• Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar
• Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
• Pesto: 1 tbsp
• Garlic: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Drain the tuna broth, place it in a salad bowl, add pesto, pepper, and garlic, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar
   • Pesto: 1 tablespoon
   • Garlic:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Cut Adyghe cheese into small cubes, add to a bowl, and mix lightly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Adyghe cheese: 150 g

3. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to the salad, gently mix, trying not to crush the tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 250 g

4. You can add salt and olive oil if desired, although the pesto provides enough of both for the salad.