Tuna Salad
1 serving
15 minutes
Tuna salad is a light and refreshing dish with a refined taste. Its history is rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions but has gained popularity in Russian gastronomy over time. The combination of tender tuna, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and spicy arugula creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Extra virgin olive oil adds a noble touch to the salad, while sesame provides subtle nutty notes. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a light accompaniment to the main meal. It makes an ideal choice for a summer dinner or festive table, delighting with the freshness and richness of natural ingredients.
1
Chop the cucumbers coarsely.
- Cucumbers: 225 g
2
To salt.
- Sea salt: to taste
3
Chop the tomatoes coarsely.
- Tomatoes: 200 g
4
Salt the tomatoes.
- Sea salt: to taste
5
Combine tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl.
6
Chop the arugula.
- Rocket (arugula): 30 g
7
Add arugula to the salad.
- Rocket (arugula): 30 g
8
Add extra virgin oil.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
9
Add tuna to the salad.
- Canned tuna in brine: 130 g
10
Garnish with sesame and serve.
- Sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
