Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Ingredients:
Dressing
- 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tbsp Shallots finely chopped
- .25 c Olive Oil
- .25 tsp Sea Salt
- .125 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Salad
- 2 heads Butter Lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
- .5 lb Green Beans trimmed
- 1 c Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 2 Tomatoes large and cut into wedges
- 3 Eggs
- .25 c Kalamata Olives pitted and roughly chopped
- .5 c Red Onions thinly sliced
- 15 oz Canned Tuna 5 oz cans, drained
Instructions:
- Place your eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and set aside 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel. Quarter the hard-boiled eggs.
- Bring a few inches of water in a large saucepan to boil. Have a prepared ice bath ready in a large bowl. Drop green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes or until bright green. Immediately place into the ice bath and allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, shallots, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
- Cover the bottom of a large bowl or platter with lettuce. Add green beans, tomatoes, and eggs. Sprinkle olives and onions on top and add tuna. Drizzle with salad dressing and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4057IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg
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