Tuna And Tomato Salad
- 1 (6 oz) can albacore tuna, drained
- 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup basil, divided
- Dash of salt and pepper, to taste
- Red Leaf Lettuce (or other lettuce as desired)
- 8 slices tomato (about 2 medium tomatoes)
- 1 Tbsp. Capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips
- Put tuna in a medium-sized bowl, breaking up chunks with a fork. Combine Balsamic Vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour over tuna. Stir in 1/2 the basil which has been sliced into thin shreds. Season with salt and pepper.
- Line two dinner plates with a thick layer of lettuce leaves. Arrange four slices of tomato on each plate atop lettuce. Divide tuna mixture evenly over each tomato slice.
- Sprinkle capers over salad.
- Arrange pepper strips between tomatoes. Decorate plate with remaining basil leaves.
balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, clove garlic, basil, salt, red, tomato, capers, sweet red pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/tuna-and-tomato-salad-1206462 (may not work)