Tuna and Fennel Salad


This is a fantastic summer salad and easy to make. This version includes kalamata olives

Ingredients

  • 1 large bulb of fennel
  • 1 185g can of tuna in brine or oil
  • 14-6 leaves of lettuce
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. vinegar (red or white to taste)
  • 100g olives
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Options

  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Coleslaw

Method

  1. Wash the fennel bulb and slice horizontally (about 7mm wide) and cut pieces (about 3-5cm long)
  2. If the fennel is a little tough, blanch in boiling water to soften slightly, chill and place in a salad bowl
  3. Add the can of tuna to the bowl, break into pieces and mix with the fennel
  4. Add lettuce, any other ingredients, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and stir through.
  5. Serve to plates and top with olives
Serves: 2