Italian tuna and tomato salad
An easy Italian “fast food” for when Italians have no time to cook, this Tuna and Tomato Salad is perfect for the Summer. Ready in no time, it is healthy and tasty.
Perfect for a work-from-home lunch or a dinner for when you are strapped for time, this tuna salad’s tasty secret is in the seasoning.
What you need for this Italian Tuna and Tomato Salad
- Salad or ripe tomatoes ( both are fine)
- Tuna tin
- Shallots
- A handful of rocket leaves ( optional)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
The benefits of this Summer Tuna and Tomato Salad
- Very quick to make and requires minimal preparation
- With a small slice of bread it is a full meal
- Rich in various vitamins, minerals and electrolytes.
- Budget-friendly
How to make this Summer Tuna and Tomato Salad
Italian Tuna and Tomato Salad
A simple but great salad for the Summer, perefct for a WFH healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 Tomato Big
- 1/2 Shallot
- 1 tin Tuna
- a handful Rocket Leaves
- a sprinkle Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- a pinch dash of oregano
- a dash Balsamic
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes, finely slice the shallots, an roughly cut the arugula leaves with your hand.
- Place on a serving dish, add the drained tuna, and season with a sprinkle of olive oil and dash of balsamic, a generous pinch of oregano and a some sea salt.
- Toss, and serve with wholemeal pita or a slice of sourdough.
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Tuna and tomato are such a great combination and your recipe looks delicious! Perfect for this summer too, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Simple quick, and easy love it. Definitely can be a summer in the crunch for a meal recipe.
Thank you!
Simple, easy + quick! My kind of recipe. And darn your photos makes it look extra delicious. Thank you. Making this tomorrow. <3
Your dishes are always so simple and easy, yet nutritious. This tuna salad is no different. I have all the ingredients at home; I will be making it. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Kevin!
I will try it and let you know thanks for sharing
Thank you! Yes, let know..