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Fresh Tuna Cucumber And Ricotta Cheese Salad
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 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
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
- 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
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
% 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.