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Italian Spicy Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Ingredients
- canned tuna in olive oil400 g
- arugula150 g
- sun-dried tomatoes100 g
- pine nuts40 g
- fresh basil30 g
- garlic2 cloves
- extra virgin olive oil60 ml
- red onion1 small
- capers1 tablespoon
- crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon
- saltto taste
- black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Drain the canned tuna, reserving a little of the olive oil for extra flavor, and set aside.
- 2
In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh basil, garlic cloves, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend until a coarse pesto forms. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 3
Thinly slice the small red onion.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, add the arugula, sliced red onion, and capers.
- 5
Add the drained tuna to the bowl, breaking it up into large chunks.
- 6
Spoon the sun-dried tomato pesto over the salad ingredients.
- 7
Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the salad for a spicy kick.
- 8
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the pesto.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
- 10
Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
