Salad with tuna and fresh vegetables
4 servings
15 minutes
Tuna salad with fresh vegetables is a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors. Light yet nutritious, it embodies the freshness of a summer day. Dishes with tuna are widely found in coastal areas of Italy, Spain, and France where fish is a staple. The salad captivates with its balance of textures: crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes meet tender pieces of tuna, while sesame adds a subtle nutty note. Olive oil binds the ingredients together, enhancing their flavor, and herbs add freshness. This dish is perfect for a light dinner or healthy lunch and can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to the main course. The taste is rich and refreshing with a hint of spiciness. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an ideal choice for those who appreciate healthy eating and Mediterranean cuisine.
1
Vegetables should be washed thoroughly.
2
Dice the cucumber and tomatoes, chop the greens finely, and slice the olives into rounds. Place all ingredients in a bowl. Mix with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Serve in mounds on plates.
- English (hothouse) cucumbers: 1 piece
- Pink tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Yellow tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Spring onion: 10 g
- Purple basil: 10 g
- Green olives: 20 g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 30 ml
- Ground black pepper: 5 g
- Sea salt: 5 g
3
I recommend buying tuna in a glass jar to see the fish. Cut the fish into large pieces and place it on top of the salad. Sprinkle sesame on top for decoration and to add texture to the salad.
- Canned tuna: 200 g
- Sesame seeds: 5 g