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Bocconci Pearl Tuna Caprese Salad

Tuna, Peach and Bocconcini Caprese Salad

A fresh, summer salad with tuna for added protein, and jalapeño confetti for some kick!  Perfect as a main or side, or even an appetizer.

Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bocconcini, peaches, tomatoes, tuna
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 2 peaches
  • 2 limes , zested and juiced
  • 2 170 gram (approx 6 oz) cans of good quality chunk tuna (Italian if possible)
  • 1 200 gram ( approx 7 oz) of Tre Stelle Bocconcini Pearls
  • 1 1/4 cups of cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1/4 of a medium red onion , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil or lemon balm , chiffonade-ed
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeño or Serrano pepper , finely diced

Instructions

  1. Slice the avocado into bite sized chunks and place into a large bowl.
  2. Slice the peaches into bite sized pieces and add to the avocado.
  3. Sprinkle about 1 tbsp of the lime juice over bothe avocado and peaches. Toss lightly to coat evenly.
  4. Drain the tuna and gently break into the bowl.
  5. Drain the Bocconcini pearls and add to the bowl.

  6. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion, basil or lemon balm, olive oil, and a good pinch of salt and pepper.

  7. Add the rest of the lime juice and lime zest.
  8. Toss lightly. Taste to see if you're happy with the seasoning. Adjust if necessary.
  9. Place into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the jalapeño confetti.
  10. Serves 4 as a main.