Spring courgette and tuna salad
Crunchy baby courgettes, spring onion, fresh herbs and tuna in a rémoulade dressing combine to make a true spring salad.
28 K
20 min.
Easy
8 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: June 5th 2022
For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
1 kg courgette - 2
2 spring onions (scallions) - 3
herbs of your choice - 4
250 g tuna in oil - 5
200 g rémoulade dressing - Total weight: 1,700 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Rinse and dry 1 kg courgettes, choosing really small ones if possible that are still nice and crunchy.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Slice into thin rounds (a mandolin is ideal for this) and put in a salad bowl.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Add 250 g tuna in oil.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Finish by adding 200 g rémoulade dressing and mix well.
Remarks
The quantity of rémoulade dressing is for guidance, so do adapt this to suit your taste.
You can use rémoulette dressing if you prefer.
You can use rémoulette dressing if you prefer.
Keeping: Should be eaten the same day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 70 RDI=30 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 220 RDI=30 % | 2,330 RDI=120 % | 9,750 RDI: 120 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 140 RDI=7 % | 570 RDI: 7 % |
| Per person | 9 RDI=4 % | 3 RDI=0 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 290 RDI=20 % | 1,220 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 6.05 €
- Per person : 0.80 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Courgette
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Tuna in oil
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Rémoulade dressing
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Spring onion (scallion)
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