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Mediterranean Sardine Salad: A Recipe for Wellness

Ready to give sardines a try? This Mediterranean Sardine Salad is the perfect way to incorporate them into your diet. It’s fresh, flavourful, and packed with nutrients.
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can of sardines preferably in olive oil
  • 1 cup of fresh mixed greens spinach, arugula, or romaine
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 1 handful of cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon of capers
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Drain the sardines and break them into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Add the sardines and capers to the salad.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Gently toss everything together and serve immediately.

Notes

This salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, delivering a satisfying crunch from the greens and a savoury depth from the sardines. It’s quick, easy, and brings all the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet to your kitchen.