Cucumber, cheese, and tuna salad
Description
This salad is sure to please seafood lovers, as it includes canned tuna. If desired, boiled rice can be added for a more filling dish, but it should be cooled first. In that case, the salad can be prepared in advance—the rice will absorb the cucumber juice.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Open the canned goods and drain the oil. Boil the chicken eggs in advance for 12 minutes and cool them in ice water.
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Step 2
Peel the shells off the boiled eggs, rinse them in water, and cut into small cubes. Place the diced eggs into a salad bowl or a deep bowl.
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Step 3
Wash the cucumbers, trim the ends, and cut them into cubes the same size as the eggs. Add to the container.
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Step 4
In the same way, slice any hard cheese. You can also use brined cheese, for example "Suluguni" or "Mozzarella," but in this case, they should be sliced in advance to allow the brine to drain out. If so, do not add salt to the salad.
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Step 5
Place the canned tuna (flakes or pieces). If desired, you can mash the fish pieces with a fork.
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Step 6
Add mayonnaise of any fat content and season with salt. If desired, add ground black pepper. Gently mix everything.
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Step 7
Place the salad in ramekins or bowls and serve. There's no need to prepare it in advance, as the cucumber slices will release a lot of juice. Enjoy your meal!