Ghana Salad From Zoe'S Ghana Kitchen Recipe

Name: Ghana Salad From Zoe'S Ghana Kitchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g whole fresh sardines, scaled, gutted and washed, or substitute canned; 200 g fresh tuna steaks, or substitute canned; 1 round iceberg lettuce, shredded; 4 tomatoes, deseeded and sliced; 2 red onions, finely sliced; 175 g green beans, topped and tailed, sliced and steamed, then chilled; 100 g fresh garden peas, lightly blanched, then drained and chilled; 200 g drained good-quality canned organic cannellini beans, chilled; 150 g smoked salmon, cut into strips or 150 g substitute flaked canned salmon; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 4 -6 large eggs, soft-boiled, shelled and quartered; salad cream or mayonnaise, to taste

Servings: persons

200 g whole fresh sardines, scaled, gutted and washed, or substitute canned
200 g fresh tuna steaks, or substitute canned
1 round iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 tomatoes, deseeded and sliced
2 red onions, finely sliced
175 g green beans, topped and tailed, sliced and steamed, then chilled
100 g fresh garden peas, lightly blanched, then drained and chilled
200 g drained good-quality canned organic cannellini beans, chilled
150 g smoked salmon, cut into strips or 150 g substitute flaked canned salmon
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 -6 large eggs, soft-boiled, shelled and quartered
salad cream or mayonnaise, to taste

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Preheat the grill to medium. Place the sardines and tuna steak on the grill rack and grill for 10 - 15 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time. Leave to cool, then chill in the fridge before adding to the salad.
2
Place the lettuce, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl, then add the green beans, peas, cannellini beans and smoked salmon.
3
Flake the grilled tuna and add to the salad, season with the sea salt and black pepper and mix together carefully. Add the grilled sardines and garnish with the soft-boiled egg quarters.
4
Cover and chill before serving. When ready to serve, dress with salad cream or mayonnaise to taste and serve with warm toasted baguette, ciabatta or hard dough bread.
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Tips:
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I used to drown my Ghana Salad in salad cream - guilty pleasures - but if you want a healthier option, make a vinaigrette of 3 parts olive oil to 1 part balsamic vinegar and season with sea salt and black pepper, then add to the salad before serving.
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Hard dough bread (also known as 'butter bread') is a white loaf that is slightly sweet. It can be bought sliced or unsliced.
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Recipe courtesy of Zoe's Ghana Kitchen by Zoe Adjonyoh. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Zoes-Ghana-Kitchen-Zoe-Adjonyoh/dp/1784721638.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g whole fresh sardines, scaled, gutted and washed, or substitute canned, 200 g fresh tuna steaks, or substitute canned, 1 round iceberg lettuce, shredded, 4 tomatoes, deseeded and sliced, and more.

Yes, Ghana Salad From Zoe'S Ghana Kitchen falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ghana Salad From Zoe'S Ghana Kitchen

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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