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Simply Satisfying Kale and Tuna Salad

Source: Seafood Nutrition Partnership

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Even the youngest junior chefs love massaging the kale in this simple salad recipe, which adds canned tuna, tomatoes, and homemade dressing for a refreshing dish.

Makes
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cans tuna (5 ounce cans)
  • 1 bunch kale (or 1 bag)
  • 2 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lemon, raw
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash kale. Set aside to drain water off.
  2. Cut tomatoes in half and lightly toss in bowl with balsamic vinegar, oil, and pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a salad bowl, mix tuna and juice from the can gently with the squeeze of 1/2 lemon and a pinch of pepper.
  4. Massage kale for about 3 minutes to soften it.
  5. Add the kale and 1/2 the tomatoes to the tuna. Gently toss until all is coated with dressing.
  6. Add remaining tomatoes.
  7. Squeeze remaining lemon all over and serve.

Notes

Learn more about: Kale Tomatoes Lemons

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