Sekai no Shokutaku
Tuna and tomato salad

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Tuna and tomato salad

This refreshing salad is a perfect way to use tomatoes. It is versatile enough to enjoy for lunch, on a picnic, or dinner on the patio with family and friends. Serve it over lettuce leaves for added colour and crunch.

Ingredients

ServingsServes 6Original: Serves 6
  • grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise1 L (2 pints)
  • celery, thinly sliced2 stalks
  • light flaked tuna in water, drained2 cans (each 120 g drained weight)
  • chopped cucumber250 mL (1 cup)
  • 【Salad dressing】
  • red wine vinegar45 mL (3 tbsp)
  • extra virgin olive oil10 mL (2 tsp)
  • garlic, minced1 clove
  • hot pepper flakesPinch
  • chopped fresh basil85 mL (⅓ cup)
  • chopped fresh oregano30 mL (2 tbsp)

Method 2 steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, celery, tuna and cucumber.

  2. Prepare the salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Pour over tomato mixture along with basil and oregano and toss to coat well.