ZUCCHINI with MARINATED TUNA in salad, simple and delicious, a side dish or a light main course for dinner to make in a few minutes, a summer idea, fresh, no-cook.
With this heat I needed something fresh, quick and that didn’t require the stove 😅 so I prepared these zucchini with tuna marinated in salad, and it was one of those summer recipes you’d make again the very next day.
The zucchini with tuna marinated in salad with no cooking are perfect when you’re looking for a light but tasty dish; they are among the best quick summer salads and one of the most searched recipes with raw zucchini. They take a few minutes to prepare and are ideal both as a side dish and as a light main course for dinner.
Join me in the kitchen — today we have zucchini with tuna, marinated, in salad.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 tablespoon capers
- lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- mint
- salt
- pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)
- 1 cup arugula
- 3 tablespoons black olives
Steps
Wash the zucchini and slice them very thinly lengthwise (with a mandoline or a knife). Place them in a bowl and dress with lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper; let rest 20-30 minutes.
Drain the tuna well and break it into large pieces with a fork. Cut the tomatoes in half and add everything to the marinated zucchini; add arugula, tuna, olives and capers.
Finish with extra virgin olive oil, mix gently and taste to adjust salt and pepper.
Enjoy your meal
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ZUCCHINI with MARINATED TUNA in salad
Tips
Great served cold: let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving.
You can add black olives or shavings of Parmesan for an extra touch.
Also perfect as a light appetizer or summer side dish.
Useful tips:
Slice the zucchini very thin for a perfect marination
Let them rest at least 20-30 minutes
Use lemon juice or vinegar to enhance the flavor
Choose good-quality tuna and drain it well
Add extra virgin olive oil raw
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FAQ ZUCCHINI with MARINATED TUNA in salad
Are the zucchini with tuna marinated eaten raw?
Yes, sliced thin they are perfect for marinating.
Which tuna should I use? Is it a complete dish?
In oil or in brine (al naturale), well drained.
How long does it last in the fridge?
1-2 days if well stored.
