Terrific Tuna and Tomato Salad Recipe

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Jun 30, 2018

Terrific Tuna and Tomato Salad Recipe

A perfect way to use summer-ripened tomatoes, this refreshing salad is versatile enough to enjoy for lunch, on a picnic, or dinner on the patio with family and friends.

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What you need:

• 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise          
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced            
• 2 cans of 120 g light flaked tuna in water, drained         
• 1 cup chopped cucumber   
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar      
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil   
• 1 clove garlic, minced          
• Pinch hot pepper flakes      
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil          
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano       

Serve it over lettuce leaves for added colour and crunch.

How to prepare:

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, celery, tuna and cucumber.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic and hot pepper flakes.
3. Pour over tomato mixture along with basil and oregano and toss to coat well.

Tips

• Older kids can help to slice tomatoes and celery, drain tuna and chop cucumber. Little chefs can whisk the dressing together.
• For the best tasting tomatoes, store them at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Putting them in the fridge results in a mealy texture.
• No grape tomatoes on hand? No worries. Dice up 4 tomatoes instead.
• Try this salad using canned salmon instead of tuna, or use leftover cooked fish.

Per serving (1/6 of salad)

• Calories 90
• Fat 2 g
• Cholesterol 12 mg
• Sodium 116 mg
• Carbohydrates 6 g
• Fibre 2 g
• Sugars 4 g
• Protein 12 g