Layered salad with tuna, tomatoes, and avocado
Description
Minimum effort — excellent result. This easy-to-prepare, elegant salad made with avocado, tomatoes, and canned tuna is perfect for a get-together with friends or any celebration. The ingredients complement each other perfectly. The creamy, nutty flavor of avocado enhances the slight tanginess of tomatoes and the rich taste of canned fish. The dish looks very bright and appetizing—ready to serve right away.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. You can assemble the salad in a ring mold, as I did, or serve it in small ramekins, layered.
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Step 2
Place the tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute to remove the skin, making a few cuts on the fruits beforehand.
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Step 3
Peel the tomatoes.
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Step 4
Dice finely; if not removing the seeds, place the diced tomatoes in a sieve and gently press with a spoon to drain excess juice.
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Step 5
Transfer to a small bowl and lightly salt them.
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Step 6
Cut the avocado in half, peel off the skin, and remove the pit.
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Step 7
Place the pulp in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, then mix well.
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Step 8
Open the can of tuna, drain the juice, and mash the canned fish with a fork.
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Step 9
Place a serving ring on the dish. Spread the avocado purée as the first layer.
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Step 10
Place the sliced tomatoes on top.
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Step 11
Place the tuna as the last layer. Lightly press down the salad.
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Step 12
Carefully remove the ring, garnish the salad with a slice of lemon, a sprig of parsley, and serve immediately.