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Tuna and tomato salad
This refreshing salad is a perfect way to use tomatoes. It is versatile enough to enjoy for lunch, on a picnic, or dinner on the patio with family and friends. Serve it over lettuce leaves for added colour and crunch.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 6
- grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise1 L (2 pints)
- celery, thinly sliced2 stalks
- light flaked tuna in water, drained2 cans (each 120 g drained weight)
- chopped cucumber250 mL (1 cup)
- 【Salad dressing】
- red wine vinegar45 mL (3 tbsp)
- extra virgin olive oil10 mL (2 tsp)
- garlic, minced1 clove
- hot pepper flakesPinch
- chopped fresh basil85 mL (⅓ cup)
- chopped fresh oregano30 mL (2 tbsp)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 2 steps
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, celery, tuna and cucumber.
Prepare the salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Pour over tomato mixture along with basil and oregano and toss to coat well.
