Aussie Tuna Summer Salad 🥗
Description: A light and refreshing salad perfect for the summer months, providing a complete meal in itself. This salad is not only tasty but also satisfying without leaving you feeling uncomfortably full, making it ideal for those scorching hot days when turning on the stove or oven is out of the question.
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Tuna, Potato, Vegetable, Low Cholesterol, Summer, Microwave, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Romaine lettuce |
| 1 | Red onion |
| 3 | Potatoes |
| 300g | Cooked pasta |
| 2 | Button mushrooms |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 1 | Avocado |
| 250g | Canned tuna |
| 35ml | Olive oil |
| – | Garlic |
| 25g | Parsley |
| 1 | Basil |
| 1 | Rosemary |
| – | Salt |
| – | Cracked pepper |
| – | Lemon juice |
| – | Vinegar |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 834.5
- Fat: 34.1g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4g
- Cholesterol: 52.5mg
- Sodium: 620.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 93.6g
- Fiber: 25.2g
- Sugar: 17.5g
- Protein: 47.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a microwave-proof jug/container, combine olive oil, garlic, herbs (such as parsley, basil, and rosemary), salt, and cracked pepper.
- Microwave the mixture for 10-20 seconds, ensuring not to overheat it as the oil can become very hot and may damage the container.
- After heating, mix well and then place the dressing in the refrigerator to cool for a short while, allowing the flavors to fully infuse.
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Prepare the Salad:
- Break up the romaine lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl.
- Add sliced red onion, sliced mushrooms, cooked and diced potatoes or pasta, chopped tomatoes, and diced avocado to the bowl.
- Gently and thoroughly toss the salad ingredients to combine them evenly.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Divide the tossed salad mixture into individual serving bowls.
- Add the canned tuna over the salad ingredients in each bowl.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- Retrieve the cooled olive oil mixture from the refrigerator.
- Add lemon juice and vinegar to the mixture, stirring thoroughly to combine.
- Alternatively, you can place the mixture in a clean jam jar and shake vigorously to combine the dressing ingredients.
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Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over each serving of salad.
- Ensure each portion is evenly coated with the dressing.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Your Aussie Tuna Summer Salad is now ready to be served and enjoyed!
- Serve immediately and relish the refreshing flavors of this delightful summer salad.
This salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or snack during the hot summer days. Enjoy its vibrant flavors and refreshing taste with family and friends! 🌞🥗
