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Mediterranean Tuna And Cherry Tomato Garden Salad

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Ingredients

For The Salad

  • 200 g mixed salad leaves washed and dried
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 200  g large tin of tuna drained weight
  • 1/2 red onion sliced into thin half‑rings
  • to taste fresh dill finely chopped

For The Dressing

  • to taste olive oil Extra Virgin
  • to taste vinegar white wine or apple cider works well
  • to taste dried oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste ground black pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash the salad leaves thoroughly, dry them carefully with a salad spinner or clean towel and tear them into comfortable bite‑sized pieces so they form a crisp, fresh base in a large bowl.
  • Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them into halves or quarters and add them to the bowl so their sweetness and colour begin to brighten the salad.
  • Peel and slice the red onion into very thin half‑rings, rinsing briefly in cold water if you prefer a milder flavour, and scatter the slices over the leaves and tomatoes.
  • Drain the canned tuna completely, transfer it to a small bowl and flake it gently with a fork into soft pieces, then add these flakes to the salad so they distribute evenly.
  • Rinse and dry the dill sprigs, chop them finely and sprinkle the herb over the salad to introduce a fresh, aromatic note.
  • In a separate small bowl or jug, combine the olive oil, vinegar, dried oregano, salt and a pinch of black pepper if desired, stirring until the seasoning is well blended and the dressing tastes bright but balanced.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, starting with a modest amount and adding more if needed, then toss everything gently so the leaves and other ingredients are lightly coated.
  • Taste a small forkful of the dressed salad and adjust the seasoning with a little extra salt or pepper if necessary, keeping the flavours clean and harmonious.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving dish or divide it among plates, making sure each portion includes leaves, tomatoes, onion, dill and tuna for a complete bite.
  • Serve the Mediterranean Tuna And Cherry Tomato Garden Salad immediately as a light main course or side dish, enjoying the combination of crisp greens, tender tuna and bright, herb‑flecked dressing in every mouthful.

Notes

This Mediterranean Tuna And Cherry Tomato Garden Salad is the kind of bowl that looks effortlessly fresh and inviting, with crisp salad leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes and tender flakes of tuna coming together in a light, aromatic dressing. You start with simple ingredients that you probably recognise—lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, dill and canned tuna—but by preparing each element with care, you create a salad that feels balanced, colourful and full of character. The dressing, made from olive oil, vinegar, dried oregano, salt and a touch of black pepper, brings a gentle Mediterranean note that ties everything together without overpowering the natural flavours of the vegetables and fish. 

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.8mg