Italian Tuna Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to a bowl.
  2. 2Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
  3. 3Half cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. 4Add olives, thinly sliced red onion, capers, and torn fresh basil to the bowl.
  5. 5Toss the ingredients together and let them marinate while the potatoes cook.
  6. 6Peel the cooked potatoes.
  7. 7Cut the peeled potatoes into chunks.
  8. 8Add the potato chunks to the bowl with the marinated tomatoes and other ingredients.
  9. 9Flake canned tuna (packed in olive oil) and add it to the bowl.
  10. 10Gently mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined.
  11. 11Serve the Italian tuna salad on a platter.
  12. 12Garnish with additional herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • vinegar
  • lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • dried oregano
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cherry tomatoes
  • olives
  • sliced red onion
  • capers
  • fresh basil
  • potatoes
  • canned tuna packed in olive oil

Equipment

bowlwhisklemon juicerpeelerchopping board

Tips

  • Marinate tomatoes while potatoes cook for best flavor results.
  • Use tuna packed in olive oil for enhanced taste and texture.
  • Gently mix all ingredients to combine without crushing the potatoes or tuna.
  • Serve on a platter and garnish with extra herbs and a drizzle of olive oil for presentation and added flavor.
  • This recipe is a mayonnaise-free tuna salad, offering a lighter alternative to traditional versions.
  • The salad is fresh and bold, making it suitable for easy lunches and relaxed dinners in summer.
  • Full recipe details are available on hilltoprecipes.com

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