Bright Mediterranean flavours in this fresh tuna salad. It has tuna, chopped cucumbers and tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and capers, and lemon dressing.Tuna gives veggies protein and crunch. The olives, capers, and lemony dressing add flavour. This simple recipe makes a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredient
– 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained– 1 cucumber, diced– 1 bell pepper, diced– 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped– 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Ingredient
– 1/4 cup olive oil– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar– 1 clove garlic, minced– 1 teaspoon dried oregano– Salt and pepper to taste
Instruction
Take the tuna out of the water and put it in a big bowl. Let the bell pepper and cucumber cool down. Put them in the bowl with the feta cheese and kalamata olives.
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Put the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a different small bowl and mix them together with a whisk.
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Put the dressing on top of the vegetables and tuna. Stir everything together slowly until it's well covered.
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Put the bowl in the fridge with the lid on for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours mix.
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Tips from the Expert
For the best flavour, use good olive oil. It is best to use extra virgin olive oil. For extra crunch, you could cut up some celery stalks and add them.
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Before serving, chop up some fresh parsley or dill to give it a pop of colour and taste. Because you let the salad sit in the fridge overnight, the flavours can fully blend together.
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For a lighter meal, put the salad inside a pita and serve it over crisp lettuce. The leftovers will be kept in the fridge for two to three days in a container that won't let air in.