Mediterrean Tuna Salad
By: Anna C
Published: Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 11:55am

Ingredients




mixed spring salad
arugula
3 olive oil
1 red balsamic vinegar
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 
1 ounce can 7oz Albacore solid white tuna
1 Roma tomato,seeded and diced
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
6 black kalamata black olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1 In a small bowl or ramekin, add the finely chopped shallot and cover with white wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. 2 Set aside and let marinate while preparing the tuna. 3 Drain the tuna removing any excess water. 4 In a bowl, add the tuna and with a fork; break into bite size pieces. 5 Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. 6 Serve on a bed of mixed salad, tossed with olive oil and red balsamic vinaigrette. The ratio for the vinaigrette is 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil. 7 Garnish with whole kalamata olives and  parsley.

About


A healthy and satisfying tuna salad with a Mediterranean touch. The tomatoes, capers and kalamata olives make this salad come alive and transports you the sunny coasts of  Italy.