Diet-Friendly Tuna and Vegetable Salad with a Lemon Mayo Dressing | Salată de ton și legume, potrivită pentru dietă, cu dressing de maioneză cu lămâie
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cucumber (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 can of sweet corn (optional)
- 1 can of tuna (drained)
- 4 capia peppers (or any vegetables you like)
- 2 medium-sized potatoes (peeled and washed)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise (optional, or substitute with yogurt)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Juice of half a lemon (or apple cider vinegar as a substitute)
- Balsamic vinegar sauce (for garnish)
For the Salad:
For the Dressing:
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Finely chop the onion and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the cucumber into cubes and add it to the bowl with the onion.
- If you’re using sweet corn, add 1/2 can of it to the vegetables.
- Drain the tuna from the can and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise (or yogurt if preferred) with a pinch of salt, a little black pepper, and the juice of half a lemon.
- If you prefer a tangier taste, you can substitute the lemon juice with apple cider vinegar.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and tuna mixture. Stir everything well to combine and coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Prepare the Capia Peppers:
- Wash and peel the 4 capia peppers (or any vegetable you prefer to use). Cut them into slices or pieces.
- Arrange them on a plate to replace the bread or serve alongside the salad.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the salad with freshly chopped parsley and drizzle a little balsamic vinegar sauce on top for added flavor.
- Serve the salad with the capia peppers or any other vegetables you prefer.