Tuna, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad
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Tuna, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad
Description
This salad blends a leafy green base of spring mix lettuce with canned albacore tuna, drained to reduce excess moisture. Bocconcini mozzarella balls are thinly sliced alongside slices of English cucumber and a small shallot to add mild onion flavor. Cooked and chilled sweet corn adds a sweet, juicy texture contrast.
The lemon vinaigrette brings acidity and brightness, enhancing the freshness of the ingredients without overpowering their natural flavors. The salad balances protein from tuna and cheese with crisp vegetables and a crisp, tangy dressing.
This dish serves well as a light lunch or as a side salad. Using quality canned tuna brands can affect flavor, and thin slicing the vegetables helps integrate flavors evenly.
Ingredients
- 4 cups spring mix lettuce
- 1 (5-ounce) can tuna drained
- 4 mozzarella bocconcini balls
- ½ English cucumber
- 1 shallot small
- ⅔ cup sweet corn cooked and chilled
- ½ recipe lemon vinaigrette
Instructions
- Slice. Thinly slice the mozzarella balls, cucumber, and shallot.
- Toss. In a large bowl, add the lettuce and top with the tuna, mozzarella, cucumber, shallot, and corn. Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette and stir to combine.
Notes
- Choose a good-quality canned albacore tuna for the best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 582IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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