ITALIAN TUNA SALAD

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Yes, I am a Tuna snob because I only eat Albacore. I blame it on my little Momma because it's the only tuna she will buy. I really can eat this tuna right out of the can with nothing on it's that good. Of course, you can use any tuna you want but try a can of albacore and see what you think. This salad is a combination of 2...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 can(s) albacore tuna, drained (5 oz. cans)
1 bottle your favorite italian dressing
1/2 medium lettuce head, chopped
1 bag(s) romaine lettuce leaves or mixed greens
10 oz salami, julienned
1 can(s) black olives
1/2 medium purple onion or white, diced
12 small cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 roasted red peppers, diced (optional)
1/3 - 1/2 c pepperoncini's, sliced
12 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
TOPPING:
1/4 romano cheese, grated
1/2 - 1 c croutons, garlic

Steps:

  • 1. Drain your solid white Albacore Tuna in water or oil. Pour a small amount of Italian dressing over tuna to coat. Now flake up the tuna and set aside.
  • 2. Prepare your greens by rinsing and draining then chopping up and placing in a bowl. Next, all your remaining ingredients except your toppings including tuna and set aside till ready to serve.
  • 3. Add a little dressing right before serving or set dressing on table with the toppings.
  • 4. Here is one of the dressings that I love called Northern Italian w/basil & romano and Mezzetta's deli-sliced golden greek pepperoncini's that I use.
  • 5. 12/31/2014 ---- Served this tonight with our New Year's Eve dinner of Chicken Parmesan along with Eggnog Creme Brulee for dessert.

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