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Tuna Fish Salad – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Tuna Fish Salad

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 563

Ingredients
  

  • 10 kalamata olives, pitted (1.4 oz / 40g)
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise (4 oz / 113g)
  • 0.5 medium avocado, diced (2.5 oz / 70g)
  • 2 cups mixed greens (1.5 oz / 42g)
  • 1 large tomato, diced (6.4 oz / 182g)
  • 1 green onion, sliced (0.5 oz / 15g)
  • 1 can chunk light tuna in water, drained (5 oz / 142g)
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped (0.2 oz / 5g)
  • 0.5 cup fresh mint, chopped (0.4 oz / 11g)
  • 1 tbsp . extra virgin olive oil (0.5 oz / 14g)
  • 1 tbsp . balsamic vinegar (0.5 oz / 14g)
  • 0.25 tsp . fine sea salt (0.05 oz / 1.5g)
  • 0.75 tsp . black pepper, cracked (0.06 oz / 1.7g)
  • Master the Zucchini Char: Ensure your grill or pan is very hot before adding the zucchini slices. This sears the outside quickly, giving you beautiful grill marks and a smoky flavor without turning the vegetable to mush.
  • Customize the Acid: Balsamic vinegar provides a fantastic sweet and tangy depth, but if you want a brighter, more traditional Mediterranean flavor profile, swap it out for fresh, freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Method
 

  1. Grill the zucchini slices on each side for a few minutes until tender and lightly charred, then cut them into bite-size pieces once cooked.
  2. Grab a large bowl and combine the grilled zucchini, drained tuna, diced avocado, tomatoes, mixed greens, olives, green onion, parsley, and mint.
  3. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture, add the fine sea salt and cracked black pepper, and gently toss all the ingredients together.
  4. Drain the Tuna Thoroughly: To prevent a soggy salad and keep the flavors concentrated, make sure you press out as much water as possible from the canned tuna before mixing it with your greens.
  5. Keep the Avocado Fresh: Dice your avocado right at the very end just before tossing the salad. This prevents oxidation and keeps the vibrant green color intact for your final presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 37.5gProtein: 34gFat: 30.9g

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