Commonly, the tuna salad is known for being a mixture of typically three ingredients: tuna, egg, and some type of mayonnaise, sauce, or vinaigrette that we want to add to the recipe. However, other healthy ingredients that provide delicious flavors are added, which work as a complement and make the salad yield a little more.
Today I want to present this tuna salad to eat alone, that is, without any type of rice or other accompaniments, but if you want to add accompaniment, there is no problem, because in the world of cooking there are no limitations.
I love enjoying this recipe with the famous curly lettuce, because in addition to being very nutritious, it is delicious and brings a unique flavor to those salads that do not have accompaniments. I recommend you taste this tuna salad accompanied by a delicious lulo juice or any other you want, or why not dare to accompany it with a delicious coco loco cocktail? Well, I think I'll leave that decision to you, and later you'll choose what to accompany it with.
I brought this recipe because I enjoy tasting good salads, and of course, I couldn't overlook the wonderful tuna salad. I worked several years ago in a healthy food restaurant, and this salad was one of those that couldn't be missed every night, as it was one of those preferred by the customers who joined us every night.
I recommend that you try this tuna salad, in reality, the combination of tuna with warm egg and lettuce, combine quite well, and you will not regret making it, I assure you, so let's not think about it anymore and let's cook.
What is the best way to cut the lettuce for this salad?
Thinly slice: To achieve a pleasant texture in the Tuna Salad, it is best to take several leaves of curly lettuce, fold them and pass a sharp knife to cut the lettuce into small juliennes. This will facilitate the mixture with the other ingredients and give an attractive presentation to the dish.
Can I use other types of tuna instead of canned ones?
Yes, it is possible: Although the original recipe uses canned tuna, you can substitute it for cooked and shredded fresh tuna if you prefer. Just make sure to drain the excess liquid well before adding it to the salad.
How can I achieve a perfect vinaigrette?
Balance of flavors: To obtain a delicious and balanced vinaigrette, mix oil, vinegar, honey, finely chopped olives, mayo mustard, finely chopped parsley, and cream in a bowl. Use a spoon or a manual whisk to integrate all the ingredients well. The key is to achieve a balance of flavors between the acidic, sweet, and salty components.
What other ingredients can I add to this salad?
Customize your salad: You can add other ingredients such as cucumber, grated carrot, sweet corn, red or green pepper, nuts, or raisins, according to your preferences. Feel free to experiment and add your favorite ingredients.
How to serve and present the Tuna Salad?
Presentation is key: Serve the salad on a wide plate or dish and garnish with slices of hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, and avocado strips. If you wish, you can sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for an extra touch of color and flavor.
Tips and advice for the recipe
- Make sure to wash the lettuce well before cutting it and dry it completely to prevent it from wilting.
- You can prepare the vinaigrette in advance and keep it in the refrigerator so that it is cold and ready to use when you need it.
- If you can't find cherry tomatoes, you can substitute them with common tomato cut into small cubes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not mixing the vinaigrette well: Make sure to mix all the ingredients of the vinaigrette well to achieve a homogeneous consistency and prevent it from separating.
- Excess liquid: It's important to drain the canned tuna well before adding it to the salad to prevent it from becoming watery.
Similar recommended recipes
- Chicken and avocado salad: It shares ingredients like avocado and lettuce and is a delicious and nutritious option.
- Chickpea and tuna salad: It is another healthy option that includes tuna and combines different flavors and textures thanks to the chickpeas.
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- Curly lettuce to taste
- 2 large cans of tuna or 4 small ones.
- 4 warm hard-boiled eggs.
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes.
- 1 avocado.
- 1 red onion optional.
For the vinaigrette:
- 40 g of oil.
- 50 g of vinegar.
- 20 g of honey.
- 15 g of finely chopped olives.
- 80 g of mayo mustard.
- 2 grams of finely chopped parsley.
- 15 g of cream.
Instructions
- Take several lettuce leaves, fold them and pass the sharp knife to cut the lettuce into small juliennes.
- Once cut, place it in a bowl.
- Cut the hard-boiled eggs into thin slices and add them to the bowl.
- The cherry tomatoes, cut them in half or simply put them whole in the bowl just like the avocado cut into thin strips.
- If you want to add the onion, cut it into very thin juliennes and add it to the bowl.
- Finally, take the tuna out of the can, drain the excess liquid, add to the bowl and stir with the other ingredients.
For the Vinaigrette:
- In a bowl, add the oil, vinegar, honey, olives, mayo mustard, parsley, and cream, and with the help of a spoon or manual whisk, stir until all the ingredients are fully integrated.
- Once the vinaigrette is ready, add it to the tuna salad.
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