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Refreshing Tuna Cucumber Salad

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A quick, healthy, and light salad combining crisp cucumbers and savory tuna with a bright lemon-dill dressing. Perfect for a refreshing meal that is easy to prepare and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced (English or Persian cucumbers recommended)
  • 1 can (5 oz / 140 g) tuna packed in water, drained (solid white albacore recommended)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the cucumber. Slice thinly into rounds about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. Open the can of tuna and drain thoroughly. Flake the tuna gently with a fork into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Finely chop about 1/4 cup of red onion. Optionally soak diced onion in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow sharpness, then drain well.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a mixing bowl with cucumbers, add flaked tuna, diced onion, and fresh dill. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
  6. Allow the salad to rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to let flavors meld and keep cucumbers crisp.
  7. Give the salad a final stir and taste. Adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat.

Notes

Dry cucumbers well after slicing to avoid sogginess. Use solid white albacore tuna packed in water for best texture. Let salad rest briefly to meld flavors but do not let it sit too long to maintain crunch. Dressing can be added just before serving if prepping ahead.

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