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This tuna salad is complemented by salty anchovies, crisp iceberg lettuce, a creamy mayo dressing and topped with crunchy capers and tangy Parmesan cheese.

This is a great lunch option for two.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup iceberg lettuce
  • 2 ounce canned tuna
  • 2 anchovies anchovy canned
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon shaved grana padano parmesan by trader joe's
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • â…› teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over a medium/high heat. Add the capers and pan fry for 4-5 minutes or until crisp and golden.
  2. Roughly chop the lettuce and add to a large serving dish. Flake in the tuna and tear in the anchovies. Toss to combine.
  3. Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spoon the mayo dressing over the salad and stir well to coat.
  5. Scatter the crispy capers and Parmesan shavings over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 180.7kcal/756.1kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 15.7g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 2.5g (per serving)
  • Protein: 8.4g (per serving)