Algarve - Chick Pea & Tuna Summer Salad

Posted on August 21, 2008 
Filed Under Food

From the many posts on events lately, you can probably guess cooking in the Algarve in summer is reduced to grilling and on the run eats that are fast, filling and leave lots of time for the beach. If you want a big meal you look for a restaurant with great food, a view or an esplanade; actually better if you can get all three.

With that said, now you understand why I’ve written so little about food and wine during the last couple of months. So, what have we been eating? Simple but delicious foods like this well known Algarvian salad, takes no time to prepare and is a great meal to take with you to the beach or a picnic.

Salada de Grao e Atum
1 Can chick peas
1 Can tuna, drained
1 Egg, hard boiled
2 Tbsp. Onion finely chopped
1 Tbsp. Parsley finely chopped
Olive oil
White wine vinegar
Salt & Pepper

  1. This salad can be served warm or cold. Drain chick peas and warm in microwave if you desire a warm salad.
  2. Place chick peas on bottom of individual bowl creating a small mound, then add a think layer of onion, then a thin layer of parsley.
  3. Drain tuna, add a layer on top of parsley, cut egg into round slices or waters and place on top. Add a sprinkle of onion and parsley, salt and pepper and then drizzle olive oil and a light splash of vinegar.

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That’s it, all done. Pour a glass of vinho verde and enjoy, then head for the beach…summer won’t last forever. If you choose to pack this salad, simply boil the eggs before hand and pack the rest, can be made in to a large salad to be shared as well.

Comments

6 Responses to “Algarve - Chick Pea & Tuna Summer Salad”

  1. Oscar Quevedo on August 28th, 2008 11:07 am

    Ola Moses
    Good to know you, showing your passions and what move you from a very nice and relaxing place! I love Algarve, I spent every Summer of my youth there. Now I don’t go so often.
    Thank you for the food suggestion, it is salads time!!

  2. Moses on September 9th, 2008 4:14 pm

    Oscar, next time your down in the Algarve, let us know in advance and we’ll be sure to take you to some of our favourite foodie spots.

    Hope you enjoyed your salad.

  3. Rashunda on September 21st, 2008 10:04 pm

    Shoot, I’d even eat this in fall! It sounds delicious!

  4. Eddie on September 30th, 2008 8:14 pm

    Ola Rashunda!

    Yes, great little recipe. A few projects have kept me out of the kitchen lately, but hope to post more on food and wine very soon. Enjoy.

  5. Ruth Oliveira on October 14th, 2008 6:31 pm

    Great recipe. Maybe some coriander and lemon would add to it?

  6. Flüge on December 3rd, 2008 4:50 pm

    I´ve tested alot of your recipes, and i say more than one time “thx four this exquisite one…” to you.But the Chick Pea & Tuna Summer Salad is definitely my absolut favourite one:)
    Thank you very much!
    Greets,Flüge

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