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Fresh Tuna Salad with Aioli and Mediterranean Flavours
A light and flavourful salad featuring tuna, crisp vegetables, and a luscious aioli – perfect for a quick lunch or a summery starter.
📖 What is it
A light and flavourful salad featuring tuna, crisp vegetables, and a luscious aioli – perfect for a quick lunch or a summery starter.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 200 g cherry tomatoes
- ✓ 50 g pitted black olives
- ✓ 1 small shallot
- ✓ 1 small sweet pepper
- ✓ 150 g canned tuna, drained
- ✓ 80 g courgettes in oil, drained
- ✓ Salt to taste
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ 3 tbsp aioli
- ✓ 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
📊 Nutritional Information
This tuna salad brings together fresh, vibrant ingredients with the rich creaminess of aioli. Juicy cherry tomatoes, black olives, and mild shallots create a delightful mix of textures and flavours. Finished with a touch of dill and freshly cracked black pepper, it’s ready in no time and brings a lovely Mediterranean vibe straight to your plate.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them evenly on two plates.
- 2
Scatter the black olives over the tomatoes.
- 3
Thinly slice the shallot and sweet pepper into rings and sprinkle over the salad.
- 4
Flake the drained tuna loosely over the vegetables.
- 5
Roughly chop the oil-marinated courgettes and place them atop the tuna.
- 6
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- 7
Dollop the aioli in small spoonfuls across the salad.
- 8
Finish with a sprinkle of finely chopped dill over the aioli and serve.
💡 Tips and Variations
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For a richer twist, use high-quality tuna in olive oil and add toasted pine nuts for extra texture and flavour.
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Pro tip: Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the shallots and sweet pepper finely and evenly.
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The tuna is the star here, lending a hearty, protein-packed punch to the salad.
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Vegetarian option: Swap the tuna for marinated chickpeas for a satisfying plant-based alternative.
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For a different texture, try sautéed mushrooms or smoked tofu instead of tuna.
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A splash of lemon juice in the aioli really lifts the flavours and adds a fresh zing.
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Quick vegan swap: Replace the aioli with a garlic cashew or soy yoghurt cream and use smoked tofu in place of tuna.
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The secret to this salad lies in the perfect balance between fresh ingredients and the creamy aioli that ties everything together.
📦 Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Any leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to a day, keeping the aioli separate to maintain its freshness.
🍷 Pairing
This Mediterranean tuna salad pairs beautifully with a dry Riesling from the Pfalz or Rheinhessen, whose crisp acidity balances the creamy aioli. Alternatively, a light Grüner Veltliner from Austria complements the subtle spices, while a chilled New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc brings a refreshing lift to the dish.
With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal fuss, this vibrant salad delivers a wonderful combination of fresh vegetables, savoury tuna, and silky aioli – perfect for warm days and easy meals. Do give it a go at home, and don’t forget to share it with your loved ones; it’s sure to brighten any table!
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