Italian Tuna Salad Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 942

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar health benefits with omega-3s.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor at a lower cost.

arugula

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: mixed greens

Spinach is more accessible and offers similar nutrition.

Preheat grill pan over medium heat.

Brush both sides of sliced eggplant with olive oil using a pastry brush.

Grill eggplant slices for a few minutes on each side until cooked.

Sprinkle grilled eggplant with salt and let cool.

In a mixing bowl, combine steamed green beans, corn, and chopped tomatoes.

Add green olives, then add drained canned tuna.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Assemble the salad by tucking grilled eggplant underneath the greens and adding the mixture on top.

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