Caprice Tomato Salad Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
Interest GroupEveryday
Ingredients
| Tomatoes | 4 Large | |
| Head of lettuce | 1 | |
| Celery stalks | 3 | |
| Tuna | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Green olives | 10 , pitted | |
| Black olives | 10 , pitted | |
| Basil | 1 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Wine vinegar | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Olive oil | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, cut into very thin strips | ||
Directions
Peel and slice the tomatoes.
Separate the lettuce into leaves and wash under cold running water.
Shake to remove excess water, then pat dry with a dish towel.
Trim and chop the celery.
Drain and flake the tuna.
Put the tomatoes, lettuce, celery, tuna and olives in a salad bowl and toss well together.
Mix together the basil, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and pour over the salad.
Toss to coat the vegetables with the dressing, then scatter over the cheese.
Serve immediately.
Separate the lettuce into leaves and wash under cold running water.
Shake to remove excess water, then pat dry with a dish towel.
Trim and chop the celery.
Drain and flake the tuna.
Put the tomatoes, lettuce, celery, tuna and olives in a salad bowl and toss well together.
Mix together the basil, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and pour over the salad.
Toss to coat the vegetables with the dressing, then scatter over the cheese.
Serve immediately.
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