Tuna salad
3 servings
15 minutes
Tuna salad is a refined dish of French cuisine that combines the freshness of vegetables with the rich flavor of tuna. It originated in the Mediterranean, where seafood plays an important role in gastronomy. This salad is a light yet nutritious option for those who appreciate simplicity and elegance in food. Frisée adds a tangy bitterness while cucumbers and sweet peppers contribute juiciness and crunch. Olives create an accent that highlights the sea notes of tuna. The dressing made from Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil enhances the flavor, making the salad perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The dish pairs well with baguette and white wine, creating an atmosphere of French gastronomy. It is served immediately after preparation to maintain freshness and aroma.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Drain the liquid from the tuna can. Mash the tuna with a fork.
- Canned tuna in brine: 200 g
3
Tear the frisée salad by hand.
- Frisee: 100 g
4
Cut the cucumbers into small pieces.
- Cucumbers: 100 g
5
Cut the sweet pepper into cubes.
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
6
Chop the parsley finely.
- Parsley: 5 g
7
Prepare the dressing. Mix parsley with lemon juice, mustard, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper.
- Parsley: 5 g
- Lemon juice: to taste
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 30 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Transfer the tuna and vegetables to a large bowl, add olives.
- Canned tuna in brine: 200 g
- Frisee: 100 g
- Cucumbers: 100 g
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
- Green olives: 80 g
9
Mix the salad with the dressing.
- Olive oil: 30 ml
10
Serve the salad with tuna immediately.