Description
A fresh and nutritious Lentil & Tuna Salad combining protein-rich puy lentils and tender tuna steaks with vibrant cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, and a zesty sherry vinegar dressing. This easy-to-prepare salad is perfect for a light lunch or healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 50ml olive oil
Salad
- 2 x 250g pouches ready-cooked puy lentils
- 2 x 160g cans tuna steaks in spring water, drained and flaked
- 160g cherry tomatoes, halved (about 10)
- 2 ready-roasted peppers, chopped
- handful of parsley, finely chopped
- ½ small bunch of chives, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and finely grated garlic cloves. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking until the mixture is emulsified and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ready-cooked puy lentils, drained and flaked tuna steaks, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped roasted peppers, finely chopped parsley, and half of the chopped chives. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Add dressing and toss: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all components evenly.
- Serve: Divide the salad portion into four bowls and garnish with the remaining chopped chives for a fresh and colorful presentation. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving if preferred.
Notes
- Use ready-cooked puy lentils for convenience; if unavailable, regular cooked lentils can be substituted.
- The salad can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but add the dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Optional additions include a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of black pepper for extra brightness.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and suitable for a balanced diet.
- For a vegan option, replace tuna with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: lentil salad, tuna salad, puy lentils, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, no-cook recipe, quick lunch
