Fresh Tuna Cucumber And Ricotta Cheese Salad

Name: Fresh Tuna Cucumber And Ricotta Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole or part-skim); 3 large Basil leaves (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano; 1 (5 ounces-142 grams) can wild tuna; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups packed spinach leaves, coarsely chopped; ½ English cucumber, peeled and chopped; 1 small shallot, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 cup sweet mini tomatoes, cut in half

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
250 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Fresh Tuna Cucumber And Ricotta Cheese Salad

Jessica Duke

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Enjoy this delicious healthy Ricotta salad with fresh greens, cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy herbed, and tuna-infused ricotta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. This salad is easy to make and bursting with flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup ricotta cheese (whole or part-skim) 230 grams
3 large Basil leaves (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 (5 ounces-142 grams) can wild tuna
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
3 cups packed spinach leaves, coarsely chopped 85 grams
½ English cucumber, peeled and chopped About 155 grams
1 small shallot, thinly sliced crosswise 35 grams
1 cup sweet mini tomatoes, cut in half 150 grams

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the fresh herbs and the tuna. Set aside.
In another small bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Arrange the spinach leaves, cucumber, shallot, and tomatoes on a large serving plate.
Drizzle half of the olive oil dressing on top of the salad.
Spoon small dollops of the ricotta cheese mixture onto the salad. Aim to place them in various spots so each serving has a bit of ricotta.
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the ricotta cheese and the rest of the ingredients.
Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Storage Instructions:
Store it in an airtight container in the fridge to ensure it stays fresh and the flavors are preserved for up to 2 days.
You can also store the salad, ricotta mixture, and dressing separately and assemble before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 386mg (16%) Potassium 481mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2459IU (49%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	250kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	49mg	16%
Sodium	386mg	16%
Potassium	481mg	10%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	2459IU	49%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	180mg	18%
Iron	2mg	11%