Insalatissime with Mediterranean-scented tomatoes

Method

1. Slice the tomatoes, arrange them on 4 plates and lightly season with the oregano.   
2. Put the Rio Mare Insalatissime Maize and Tuna over the tomatoes, mixing the ingredients well and breaking up the tuna.   
3. Clean the spring onion, finely slice its heart and place it on the salad. 
4. Add a few basil leaves on each plate, then serve.

Chef's tip

You can add some olives to the salad and top each dish with a few drops of balsamic vinegar, if you wish.

Serving suggestion

Ideal with some homemade crusty bread, crackers or croutons.

Wine selection

Pinot Grigio Friuli Aquileia DOC Superiore, Soave DOC, Chardonnay, Valpolicella.

Family tip

You can make this recipe with Insalatissime Messicana too!

Dish history

This is the ideal dish for a sunny spring or summer's day, when spring onions, tomatoes and basil are all in season. The tuna and maize complete this salad in terms of taste and nutrients, providing the missing proteins and carbohydrates and for the taste buds pure satisfaction. Serve this refreshening dish, along with some nice homemade bread, to your family and friends, as a one pot dish or as part of a buffet. Success is guaranteed!