Tuna Salad, Italian Style Recipe

Name: Tuna Salad, Italian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained; 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1 garlic clove, crushed through a press; 6 leaves red leaf lettuce, rinsed and drained; 1 cucumber, peeled, trimmed and cut into spears; 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick diagonal slices; 1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved

Servings: persons

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
6 leaves red leaf lettuce, rinsed and drained
1 cucumber, peeled, trimmed and cut into spears
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick diagonal slices
1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved

1
Turn the tuna out onto a plate; do not flake or stir.
2
Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil.
3
Sprinkle with the pepper and let stand.
4
In a bowl, combine the celery, red and green peppers, onion, and garlic; add in the remaining lemon juice and oil; toss to blend.
5
Add the tuna to the vegetable mixture; toss.
6
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large serving platter or on individual plates.
7
Spoon the tuna mixture into the center; garnish with cucmber, carrot, and eggs.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained, 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice, 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Tuna Salad, Italian Style falls under the Seafood 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.

Tuna Salad, Italian Style

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