Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
200 g

fresh sardines

scaled, gutted, washed

200 g

fresh tuna steaks

1 unit

iceberg lettuce

shredded

4 unit

tomatoes

deseeded, sliced

2 unit

red onions

finely sliced

175 g

green beans

topped, tailed, sliced, steamed, chilled

100 g

garden peas

blanched, drained, chilled

200 g

cannellini beans

drained, chilled

150 g

smoked salmon

cut into strips

1 tsp

sea salt

1 tsp

black pepper

fresh coarse ground

4 unit

large eggs

soft-boiled, shelled, quartered

1 unit

salad cream

to taste

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat the grill to medium.

Step 2
~2 min

Grill sardines and tuna steaks for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through. Let cool, then chill.

Step 3
~2 min

Shred iceberg lettuce.

Step 4
~2 min

Deseed and slice tomatoes.

Step 5
~2 min

Finely slice red onions.

Step 6
~2 min

Top, tail, slice, steam, and chill green beans.

Step 7
~2 min

Lightly blanch, drain, and chill garden peas.

Step 8
~2 min

Drain and chill cannellini beans.

Step 9
~2 min

Cut smoked salmon into strips.

Step 10
~2 min

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.

Step 11
~2 min

Add green beans, peas, cannellini beans, and smoked salmon to the bowl.

Step 12
~2 min

Flake the grilled tuna and add it to the salad.

Step 13
~2 min

Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Step 14
~2 min

Mix carefully to combine.

Step 15
~2 min

Add the grilled sardines to the salad.

Step 16
~2 min

Garnish with soft-boiled egg quarters.

Step 17
~2 min

Cover and chill before serving.

Step 18
~2 min

Dress with salad cream or mayonnaise to taste.

Step 19
~2 min

Serve with warm toasted baguette, ciabatta, or hard dough bread.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a healthier option, use a vinaigrette instead of salad cream.

Adjust the amount of salad cream/mayonnaise to your preference.

Use other types of beans for variation.

Add a touch of chili for a spicy kick.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Components can be prepped ahead of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled

Serve with warm bread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled plantains
Jollof rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Ghana

Cultural Significance

Salads are not a traditional main dish in Ghana, this is a modern take on incorporating Ghanaian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Summer
Picnic

Popularity Score

65/100