A Salad with Eggs and Tuna is a nutritious and filling dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein and can be customized with your favorite veggies. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 can (5-6 oz) tuna, drained
- 2-3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup olives (black or green), sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil and vinegar (or your favorite dressing) for drizzling
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill) for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Hard-boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for about 10-12 minutes. Transfer to cold water to cool, then peel and chop.
- Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs and flaked tuna on top.
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Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar (or your choice of dressing). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the salad to combine, being careful not to break up the eggs too much.
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Serve:
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
This salad is great on its own or served with crusty bread. Enjoy your healthy and satisfying meal!
