There’s something about a well-made salad that feels like a celebration of fresh, vibrant ingredients, and this Tangy Tuna Salad is no exception. Packed with a variety of textures and flavors, from the crispness of gem lettuce and radishes to the rich softness of boiled eggs, this salad is a delight to the senses. The tangy notes from the Dijon and vinegar dressing perfectly complement the earthy, robust flavors of the sautéed green beans and the herby crunch of freshly baked croutons.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of tinned tuna (approx. 160 grams each), drained (PS don’t skimp – get some decent tinned tuna or better yet spring for a few tuna steaks and sear them up)
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 grams datterini tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber (about 200 grams), sliced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- Shaved Parmesan cheese, to taste
- 1 head of gem lettuce, leaves separated
- 150 grams green beans, trimmed, sautéed, and splashed with sherry vinegar in the pan
- 4 soft-boiled eggs, halved
- Freshly baked croutons (tossed with fines herbes, parmesan, olive oil and onion granules before baking at 200c for about 10-15 mins)
- 1 large carrot (about 70 grams), shredded
- For the dressing:
- 30 ml Dijon mustard
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml vinegar (such as red wine or sherry vinegar)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, vinegar, and olive oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Arrange the gem lettuce leaves at the bottom of a large serving bowl.
- Evenly distribute the sliced cucumbers, radishes, cherry and datterini tomatoes, and shredded carrot over the lettuce.
- Scatter the sautéed green beans across the salad and place the soft-boiled eggs around the bowl.
- Flake the tuna and sprinkle it over the salad along with the shaved Parmesan cheese and freshly baked croutons.
- Dress and Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to ensure the vegetables remain crisp and vibrant.
- Toss lightly to combine, if desired, or serve as is for guests to mix as they eat.