Salad with tuna and sesame
4 servings
15 minutes
Tuna and sesame salad is a fresh and nutritious dish from European cuisine that combines the juiciness of vegetables, the tenderness of tuna, and the aromatic crunchy texture of sesame. Its origin can be linked to Europeans' love for light and healthy meals. Juicy iceberg lettuce, crunchy vegetables, and spicy garlic create a harmonious blend, while tuna adds richness to the flavor. Sesame, with its subtle nutty note, gives the salad sophistication, especially when paired with lemon juice and olive oil. This dish is perfect for both everyday lunch and festive tables. Its ease of preparation and rich flavors make it popular among health food enthusiasts.
1
Cut all the vegetables into cubes, finely chop the garlic.
- Tomatoes: 400 g
- Bell pepper: 200 g
- Cucumbers: 200 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
2
Tear the lettuce leaves into small pieces.
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 piece
3
Drain the oil from the tuna can and flake the tuna with a fork.
- Canned tuna in olive oil: 300 g
4
Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Tomatoes: 400 g
- Bell pepper: 200 g
- Cucumbers: 200 g
- Canned tuna in olive oil: 300 g
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
5
When serving, sprinkle with sesame, pepper, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Sesame seeds: 50 g
- Lemon juice: to taste
- Olive oil: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste