5 from 12 votes
Fresh Tuna Cucumber And Ricotta Cheese Salad
This Fresh Tuna Cucumber and Ricotta Cheese Salad combines canned tuna with creamy ricotta blended with basil and oregano, served atop spinach, cucumber, shallots, and sweet mini tomatoes. Dressed with a simple olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette, this salad offers a refreshing mix of textures and light, herbaceous flavors perfect for a fresh lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese 230 grams, whole or part-skim
- 3 basil large leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano fresh, finely chopped
- 1 wild tuna 5 ounces (142 grams), canned
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
- 3 cups spinach 85 grams, packed leaves, coarsely chopped
- ½ cucumber About 155 grams, English variety, peeled and chopped
- 1 shallot 35 grams, small, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 cup tomato 150 grams, sweet mini variety, cut in half
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!
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Notes
- Store the salad, ricotta mixture, and dressing in separate airtight containers and combine before serving for best freshness.
- Keep assembled salad refrigerated and consume within 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.