Description
This refreshing Cucumber Tinned Fish Salad combines crisp cucumbers, flavorful tinned fish, and vibrant Mediterranean ingredients for a quick, protein-packed meal. Perfect as a light lunch or easy dinner, it’s no-cook and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or chopped
- 1 can (3.5 to 5 ounces) tinned fish (such as sardines, mackerel, or tuna), drained
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon capers or chopped pickles
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
Dressing & Extras
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: cherry tomatoes
- Optional: avocado slices
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the thinly sliced or chopped cucumber, drained tinned fish (flake the fish if needed), thinly sliced red onion, capers or chopped pickles, and chopped fresh dill or parsley.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the combined ingredients in the bowl. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing and the flavors meld well.
- Add Optional Extras: For additional flavor and texture, stir in optional ingredients such as crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, or avocado slices if desired.
- Serve: The salad can be served immediately for a fresh crunch or chilled for 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to deepen and meld.
Notes
- This salad is a refreshing and protein-packed option ideal for a light lunch or quick dinner.
- Choose your favorite high-quality tinned fish like sardines, mackerel, or tuna to enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Serve alongside crackers, crusty bread, or over a bed of greens for a more substantial meal.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the melding of flavors but is optional if you prefer immediate serving.
