Name: Tomato Salad with Cucumbers, Arugula, and Sardines
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, seeded, diced; 1/2 medium onion, cut into thin rings; 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped arugula; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 8 oil-packed sardines, drained, diced; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Serve with crusty bread to sop up the juices.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise

1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, seeded, diced

1/2 medium onion, cut into thin rings

1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1/2 cup coarsely chopped arugula

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

8 oil-packed sardines, drained, diced

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1
Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, arugula, mint, and all but 2 pieces sardines in large bowl; toss to combine.
Step 2
Place reserved sardines in medium bowl; mash with fork until smooth. Whisk in oil and lemon juice. Season dressing with salt and pepper; mix into salad. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with lemon peel.

TagsSalad Tomato Vegetable Cucumber Arugula Leafy Greens Sardine Fish Seafood Starter Dinner Lunch Dairy Free Nut Free Gluten Free Easy No-Cook Bon Appétit

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