Ingredients
Method
Make the Croutons:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the torn sourdough pieces and cook for 5–6 minutes, turning frequently, until deeply golden brown and crunchy. Season with a pinch of sea salt and set aside to cool.
Prepare the Base:
- Arrange the sliced roasted red bell pepper strips across a large serving platter to form an even, colorful base layer.
Add the Tuna:
- Scatter the flaked oil-packed tuna generously over the bed of roasted peppers, keeping the chunks relatively large.
Distribute Accents and Croutons:
- Scatter the green olives, Kalamata olives, drained capers, and crispy sourdough croutons evenly across the platter.
Whisk the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Dress and Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Garnish with fresh parsley, snipped chives, an extra squeeze of fresh lemon, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
- Keep the croutons separate if making components ahead.
- Squeeze extra fresh lemon juice over the platter just before bringing it to the table for maximum flavor brightness. Nutrition (Calculated Per Serving):
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Protein: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Keep the croutons separate if making components ahead.
- Squeeze extra fresh lemon juice over the platter just before bringing it to the table for maximum flavor brightness. Nutrition (Calculated Per Serving):
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Protein: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
