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Marinated Mixed Olives with Ventresca Tuna

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, marinated olives are a staple in tapas culture, often enjoyed with drinks or as part of a larger spread. This dish showcases the rich flavors of olives paired with the luxurious taste of ventresca tuna, a prized cut known for its tenderness and flavor. Today, this combination is celebrated not only in Spain but also in various Mediterranean cuisines, reflecting the region's love for simple yet flavorful ingredients.

SpanishESappetizer
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups mixed olives
1 can (6 oz) ventresca tuna
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 avocado
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 tablespoon cherry vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ventresca tuna

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

1

Start with mixed olives from Spain that have been marinated with rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, sliced lemon, and olive oil, refrigerated overnight.

2

Chop the marinated olives into smaller pieces.

3

Add ventresca tuna to the chopped olives and mix gently.

4

Quarter cherry tomatoes and fold them into the mixture.

5

Use a microplane to zest a little raw garlic over the mixture.

6

Juice a fresh lemon, ensuring to remove any seeds, and add the juice to the mixture.

7

Prepare an avocado by removing the stem, cutting it lengthwise, and then into small squares, adding it to the mixture.

8

Add a splash of olive oil and cherry vinegar to enhance the flavors.

9

Season with a touch of kosher salt.

10

Tear fresh basil leaves into small pieces and add them to the mixture without chopping.

11

Serve the mixture on top of rye crisps and sprinkle with smoked Spanish paprika.

Cooking Techniques

mixingmarinating

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Aceitunas Marinadas con Ventresca
Local Name: Aceitunas mixtas aliñadas con ventresca de atún

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