Description
This fresh Tuna and Tomato Salad combines juicy heirloom tomatoes, tender bonito tuna, and thinly sliced onions, all topped with a flavorful drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. A sprinkle of crispy fried onions adds the perfect crunch, making it an easy, light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil (good quality Spanish olive oil)
- 1 heirloom tomato (large, or 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin)
- 1/4 red onion (very thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 can bonito tuna (drained)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp fried onions
Instructions
- Slice the heirloom tomato (or two medium tomatoes) thinly.
- Arrange the tomato slices on a serving plate.
- Thinly slice the red onion or use pickled red onion for added flavor.
- Scatter the sliced onions over the tomato slices.
- Drain the can of bonito tuna and break it into chunks.
- Place the tuna chunks evenly over the tomatoes and onions.
- Drizzle the good quality Spanish olive oil over the salad.
- Add the tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
- Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of fried onions over the top for added crunch.
- Garnish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use pickled red onion instead of raw for a zesty kick.
- If you don’t have fried onions, crispy shallots or croutons can be a good substitute.
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or a side of crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg