Terrific tuna salad recipe with a tomato twist

Perfect way to use tomatoes, this refreshing salad is versatile enough to enjoy for lunch, on a picnic, or dinner on the patio with family and friends. Serve it over lettuce leaves for added colour and crunch.

Prep time 5 min | Cook time 0 min | Servings 6

Ingredients

• 1 L (2 pints) grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 2 cans (each 120 g drained weight) light flaked tuna in water, drained
• 250 mL (1 cup) chopped cucumber
• 45 mL (3 tbsp) red wine vinegar
• 10 mL (2 tsp) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Pinch hot pepper flakes
• 75 mL (⅓ cup) chopped fresh basil
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) chopped fresh oregano

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, celery, tuna and cucumber.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Pour over tomato mixture along with basil and oregano and toss to coat well.

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