Ingredients
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1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in vegetable oil, drained
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
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1/4 cup diced cucumber
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1/4 cup red onion, diced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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6 large romaine lettuce leaves
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2 large hard-cooked eggs, quartered lengthwise
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1/4 cup oil-cured green olives, pitted
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2 ounces asiago cheese, coarsely grated (or parmesan cheese)
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
Instructions
- Turn tuna out onto saucer without flaking.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon each oil and lemon juice and season lightly with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
- Let stand at room temperature to marinate.
- Just before serving, combine tomato, bell peppers, cucumber, onion, garlic, and herbs in mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tablespoon each oil and lemon juice and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Add tuna and toss once.
- Make a bed of romaine leaves on serving platter and spoon salad on center.
- Arrange eggs around edge and sprinkle with olives and cheese.