Tuna and Corn Salad

This salad always brings a sense of calm to me. It’s perfect for those evenings when you want something simple yet comforting, even if it’s served cold.

The tuna is tender, the corn adds a touch of sweetness, creating a flavor that’s easy to return to time and again—it’s not sharp or overpowering, just perfectly balanced.

I love how this salad invites slow, careful preparation, like piecing together a peaceful composition.

Tuna and Corn Salad

220kcal

5 з 2 голоси

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Prep 15 minutes mins

Total 15 minutes mins

A delicate tuna and corn salad with a soft flavor and light texture. Quick to make, yet leaves you with a sense of homely comfort.

Servings 4

Course Salad

Cuisine Ukrainian

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 can Tuna Use tuna in water or oil.
• ▢ 1 can Corn You can use frozen corn, cooked beforehand.
• ▢ 2 pcs Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes will make the salad juicier.
• ▢ 1 pcs Cucumber Best used fresh.
• ▢ 1/2 pcs Onion You can use red or regular onion.
• ▢ 3 tbsp Olive oil For dressing the salad.
• ▢ to taste Salt Add to taste.
• ▢ to taste Ground black pepper To add aroma.
• ▢ 1 pcs Egg Hard-boiled.

Equipment

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  Миска
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  Ніж
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  Обробна дошка
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  Лопатка

Method

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Instructions

1. Open the can of tuna, drain the liquid, and place it in a large bowl.
2. Open the can of corn, drain the liquid, and add it to the tuna.
3. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber, mince the onion finely, then add them to the salad.
4. Peel the hard-boiled egg and cut it into quarters.
5. Drizzle the salad with olive oil, season with salt and pepper to your taste, and mix well.
6. Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories220kcalCarbohydrates15gProtein20gFat10g

Notes

I always choose tuna with a firm texture—one that holds its shape rather than crumbling into a paste. This makes the salad look and feel much nicer.

I prefer corn that's not too sweet, creating a more balanced and mild flavor without sharp contrasts.

Before mixing the ingredients, I let them drain well. This small step ensures the salad remains light rather than turning into a heavy mixture.

One more thing: don't rush to add a lot of dressing at once. Start with just a little, mix, taste, and then decide if you want to add more.

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This tuna and corn salad is perfect not only for everyday meals but also for festive occasions or banquets. If you’re planning to serve salads to guests and want to accurately calculate the number of dishes and portions, we recommend checking out this helpful article on how to properly calculate a banquet menu.

I love this salad for the sense of comfort it brings. It’s great to enjoy at home, in quiet moments, or around a table where calm conversations flow. It doesn’t disrupt the atmosphere; instead, it enhances it.

This isn’t a dish meant to impress. It’s a dish for yourself, for loved ones, for those moments when complexity takes a backseat to comfort.

Sometimes, food can feel like a cozy blanket. Not flashy, not loud, not showy — but exactly what warms you up. For me, this salad is one of those.

It doesn’t aim to surprise. It aims to soothe. And perhaps that’s why it easily finds its place in daily life. Because we all, from time to time, seek not novelty but a simple feeling of “I feel good.”

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