Fresh salad of tuna, celery, basil and green apple
4 servings
15 minutes
Fresh salad with tuna, celery, basil, and green apple is a true embodiment of European cuisine, combining lightness and sophistication in one dish. This salad blends the tenderness of seared tuna with the crisp freshness of apple and celery and the aroma of basil. Its flavor is a delicate balance between ocean juiciness, herbal freshness, and the creamy softness of mayonnaise. Radicchio adds a slight bitterness while rustic bread provides texture. This salad is perfect for a summer dinner or light lunch and can be served as a standalone dish or an exquisite appetizer. Its simplicity makes it accessible even for novice cooks while its elegance will delight true gourmets.
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the fish fillet into 2 pieces and place them in the skillet. Fry for 5 minutes until golden brown, flip, and fry for another 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Tuna fillet (loin): 450 g
2
Break the tuna into small pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Gently mix with chopped celery, diced apple, and finely chopped green onion. Salt to taste.
- Tuna fillet (loin): 450 g
- Celery stalk: 0.5 piece
- Green apples: 100 g
- Spring onion: 2 stems
- Radicchio: to taste
3
Add mayonnaise and finely chopped basil.
- Mayonnaise: 5 tablespoon
- Basil leaves: 3 tablespoons
4
Place 1 leaf of radicchio on each plate and fill it with salad. Serve with toasted rustic bread.
- Radicchio: to taste
- Rustic bread: 1 piece
