Italian Tuna Salad

Quantities depend upon the size of your salad, but the jar of tuna is enough for 4 smaller portions, or 2 very large portions.

For the Salad
1 jar Italian Tuna packed in olive oil
greens of choice -like field greens and butter lettuce blend
10 or so cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
1/4 c corn - either frozen that has thawed or fresh cut from the cob
1/4 c kalamata olives, pitted & chopped- or your olives of choice



Place greens on a platter then artfully arrange tuna, tomatoes, a sprinkling of corn and kalamata olives.  Drizzle with vinaigrette.


For the Lemon Vinaigrette ( a staple I use several times a week)
1 lemon
olive oil
small amount of honey, perhaps a teaspoon or to taste
salt & pepper
Squeeze the lemon into a jar with a tight fitting lid (or use a bowl to mix) being careful to catch any seeds in your hand or use a citrus juicer.  Drizzle in an equal amount of olive oil.
Squeeze in a bit of honey to taste to lessen the tartness of the lemon.
Sprinkle in a tiny amount of salt and as much pepper as you like, screw the lid on tightly and shake away until thoroughly combined or whisk in a bowl.

Drizzle over the salad and enjoy a taste of southern Italy,

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