Tuna & Ricotta Cheese Salad
[Easy Recipe] Fresh & Flavorful Tuna Ricotta Salad by ‘Pangyo Mom’s Anyone’s Home Cooking’
Chef ‘Pangyo Mom’s Anyone’s Home Cooking’ brings you her first recipe, a simple yet incredibly delicious tuna salad! This salad is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. The creamy texture of ricotta cheese paired with the rich flavor of olives creates a truly captivating tuna salad. We’ve elevated the taste with a classic combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, seasoned with salt and pepper for that extra kick. Enjoy this delightful salad that’s both healthy and satisfying!
Main Ingredients- 1 can (90g) Tuna
- 1 head (approx. 150g) Butter lettuce
- 100g Ricotta cheese
- 10 Black olives
- 1/3 Onion
Dressing Ingredients- Olive oil, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, to taste
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Olive oil, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, to taste
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly slice 1/3 of an onion into rounds. Soak the sliced onion in cold water for about 10 minutes to remove its pungent aroma. This process will make the onion milder and retain its crispness.
Step 2
Drain the oil completely from the canned tuna using a sieve. This is a crucial step to reduce any fishy smell and enhance the salad’s natural flavors.
Step 3
Wash the butter lettuce thoroughly under running water and gently pat it dry. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Tearing them rather than cutting preserves a better texture.
Step 4
Carefully pat the soaked onion slices dry with paper towels. Any excess water can dilute the salad’s dressing and flavor.
Step 5
Arrange the prepared butter lettuce leaves evenly on a serving plate, creating a fresh bed for the salad. Scatter the dried onion slices over the lettuce. A generous base of lettuce makes the salad look more appealing.
Step 6
Add the drained tuna, pitted black olives (halved if large), and dollops of creamy ricotta cheese over the lettuce and onion. You can arrange these ingredients artfully or scatter them for a more casual look.
Step 7
Now for the dressing! Drizzle your preferred amount of good quality olive oil over the salad. Follow with a drizzle of sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, creating a zigzag pattern. Adjust the quantities to your liking.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle a pinch of salt and a bit of freshly ground black pepper over everything. Your delicious and nutritious Tuna Ricotta Salad is now complete! The harmonious blend of flavors will make for a wonderful meal.
