The classic mixed salad is a refreshing and simple dish, perfect to accompany your meals or to enjoy as a main course. It brings together fresh and colourful ingredients that make it a healthy and delicious dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 can of tuna in oil (drained)
- 2 boiled eggs
- 1/2 onion (optional)
- Green olives (stuffed or pitted, to taste)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Wine or apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
Elaboration:
- Wash the lettuce and tomatoes thoroughly. Cut the lettuce into thin strips and the tomatoes into cubes.
- Peel the boiled eggs and cut them into quarters.
- In a salad bowl, place the lettuce first and then add the tomatoes, boiled eggs and the onion cut into strips if you decide to add it.
- Place the shredded tuna on top of the other ingredients and add the black olives.
- Dress the salad with salt, vinegar and a good splash of extra virgin olive oil.
Calories and other nutritional data (per serving):
- Calories: 250 kcal.
- Fats: 15 g.
- Proteins: 12 g.
- Carbohydrates: 10 g.
Suggested presentation:
- Serve the salad on a large plate, garnishing with the egg quarters and olives on top for a touch of colour. Serve with freshly baked bread and a good red wine to complete the experience.
Additional advice:
- You can add roasted peppers for extra flavour.
- If you prefer a sweeter touch, replace the vinegar with a little honey mustard in the dressing.
Processing time:
- 15 minutes.
I hope you enjoy this simple and delicious mixed salad, don't forget to leave me your comments and let me know how it turned out!
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