Tuna Salad and Cucumber

Name: Tuna Salad and Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can of tuna; 2 boiled eggs, sliced; 1/2 cucumber, sliced; 2 cups of fresh rucola; 1/4 cup of chopped red onion; 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 tbsp of lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste

2023-07-11

By Healthy Eater

Mediterranean

Salad

How to Make Tuna Salad and Cucumber: Tips and Time-Saving Kitchen Hacks

Use an Electric Can Opener for Fast Tuna Prep

Instead of struggling with a manual can opener, save time by using an electric can opener. It opens your tuna cans smoothly and quickly, so you can get started on your salad prep in no time.

Food Processor for Quick Chopping

When you need to chop multiple ingredients like onions, peppers, or cucumbers in a hurry, a food processor can make quick work of it.

Salad Spinner to Dry Greens in a Flash

This is a great tool for reducing wateriness in your salad and ensuring that your dressing sticks perfectly to your ingredients.

Tips and Suggestions on Tuna Salad and Cucumber

Choose Quality Tuna

Opt for good-quality tuna, ideally packed in olive oil for added richness and flavor, or use fresh tuna for a more delicate taste.

Season Your Tuna

Season the tuna with a bit of salt, pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil to bring out the natural flavors before mixing it into the salad.

Fresh and Crisp Cucumbers

Use fresh, crisp cucumbers to add crunch and coolness to the salad. Slice them thinly to blend well with the tuna.

Add Colorful Vegetables

Enhance the salad with colorful ingredients like cherry tomatoes, red onion, or bell peppers for more texture and visual appeal.

Dress Lightly

Dress the salad with a light vinaigrette or a squeeze of lemon juice to keep the salad fresh and bright without overpowering the ingredients.

Chill Before Serving

For the best flavor, chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together and the salad stay cool.

Classic Tuna Salad and Cucumber Recipe

                        Ingredients
                        1 can of tuna
2 boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
2 cups of fresh rucola
1/4 cup of chopped red onion
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

                    

                        Instructions
                        Drain the tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Add the boiled eggs, sliced cucumber, fresh rucola, and chopped red onion to the bowl.
                            
In a small jar, add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Close the jar and
                                shake to combine the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss lightly.
Serve immediately.

                    

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 15 min

Cook Time 10 min

Total time 25 min

                        Nutrition Facts
                        Calories: 287
Total Fat: 17g
Total Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 23g
Sodium: 243mg

                    