Ensalada Valenciana

Bright, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Ensalada Valenciana is a traditional Spanish salad that brings simplicity and freshness to your table. This vibrant dish combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper with the protein-packed goodness of flaked tuna and hard-boiled eggs. Black olives add a savory depth, while a tangy red wine vinaigrette ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light main course or a refreshing starter. Pair it with crusty bread and transport your taste buds straight to the sun-drenched coasts of Valencia.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 200 grams Canned tuna in olive oil
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 100 grams Black olives
• 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and pat it dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the tomatoes and cucumber into thin rounds. Julienne the red bell pepper and finely slice the spring onions. Add all the chopped vegetables to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Open the canned tuna, drain slightly (keeping a little oil for flavor), and flake it gently with a fork. Add it to the salad on top of the vegetables.

Step 4

Slice the hard-boiled eggs into quarters and arrange them around the salad for visual appeal.

Step 5

Top the salad with black olives for bursts of briny flavor.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad, ensuring all the ingredients are coated lightly.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently right before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for individual preference.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or as a light meal with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1809 grams (1809.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1385

Total Fat 101.60g	130%
Saturated Fat 17.40g	87%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 511mg	170%
Sodium 4021mg	175%
Total Carbohydrate 56.30g	20%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 22.80g
Protein 71.60g	143%

Vitamin D 500IU	2500%
Calcium 477mg	37%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 3301mg	70%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 15.8%