Name: Tuna, egg and lettuce salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: 2 cans drained tuna; 4 hard-boiled eggs; 1 romaine lettuce; 2 tomatoes; Olive oil, vinegar and salt

Hearty salad with tuna, hard-boiled egg, tomato and lettuce. Fresh lunch in 15 minutes.

Ingredients

How many are you cooking for?

Original recipe for 4 servings

2 cans drained tuna
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes
Olive oil, vinegar and salt

Step by step

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Step 1 Cut

Wash and chop lettuce and tomato in a large bowl. Dry the lettuce well so the dressing does not turn watery.
Step 2 Prep

Add drained flaked tuna in large pieces and quartered hard-boiled eggs.
Step 3 Prep

Dress with olive oil, vinegar or lemon, salt and pepper. Toss gently just before serving so the tuna does not break up.
Step 4 Prep

Add olives or thin red onion rings for extra crunch if you like.

Storage

Consumir preferiblemente el mismo día; refrigerar hasta 48 h.

Chef tips

Hard-boiled eggs: 10 minutes in boiling water, then cold water for easy peeling.
Tuna in olive oil tastes richer than tuna in water.
Serve on a chilled plate to keep it fresh.

Allergens

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: 2 cans drained tuna

Use: same amount of mashed cooked chickpeas + 1 tbsp nori flakes + 1 tbsp soy sauce

Why: Fish or seafood provides protein and sea umami; you need fibrous texture and maritime flavour without animal products.

Tip: Drain well and mash leaving texture. Adjust salt—soy and nori already season. Cook filling until dry before assembly.
Instead of: 4 hard-boiled eggs

Use: per egg: 50 g mashed firm tofu + 1 tbsp aquafaba (or 1 tbsp chia seeds soaked in 3 tbsp water)

Why: Egg binds, leavens or sets depending on the step; you need plant protein and liquid to mimic that role.

Tip: In doughs, blend tofu until creamy. For coating, use foamed aquafaba. In omelettes, add turmeric for colour.

Other variations

Ajusta verduras o especias según temporada.

Quick summary

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1 Wash and chop lettuce and tomato in a large bowl. Dry the lettuce well so the dressing does not turn watery.
2 Add drained flaked tuna in large pieces and quartered hard-boiled eggs.
3 Dress with olive oil, vinegar or lemon, salt and pepper. Toss gently just before serving so the tuna does not break up.
4 Add olives or thin red onion rings for extra crunch if you like.