Delicious Murcia Salad Recipe

We love all types of traditional Spanish salads, but we have a special place in our hearts for those that can be enjoyed all year round. The Murcia salad is one of the salad recipes from Spain that fits in that category: whether it is the coldest day of winter or the hottest one from summer, you can serve it and enjoy it. Keep scrolling down this article and learn how to make it at home, with some extra tips for storing and serving.

📝 Ingredients

• 500 gr red pear tomato
• 3 eggs
• 2 cans (200gr to 300gr) tuna
• 1 onion
• 100 g pitted black olives
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 3 potatoes
• Salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Peel the potatoes, chop them into small squares,...: Peel the potatoes, chop them into small squares, and boil them for 30 minutes or until cooked. Set them aside to cool.
2. 2Place the eggs in a saucepan with water...: Place the eggs in a saucepan with water and bring it to a boil, cook the eggs for approximately 10 minutes. Then, remove the eggs from the hot water, cool them under cold water, and peel them. Save them for later.
3. 3Wash and cut the red tomatoes into slices...: Wash and cut the red tomatoes into slices or quarters, depending on your preferences. You can peel them and remove the seeds if you prefer. Place them in a large salad bowl.
4. 4Peel and finely chop the onion. Add the...: Peel and finely chop the onion. Add the chopped onion to the container with the tomatoes. Cut the black olives in half and add them.
5. 5Open the tuna cans and drain the oil...: Open the tuna cans and drain the oil or water they contain. Crumble the tuna and add it to the container with the other ingredients.
6. 6Chop the boiled eggs into slices or chunks...: Chop the boiled eggs into slices or chunks and add them to the salad.
7. 7Drizzle the salad with the extra virgin olive...: Drizzle the salad with the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt to taste. You can adjust the amount of oil and salt to taste.
8. 8Mix all the ingredients gently but make sure...: Mix all the ingredients gently but make sure the flavors are well incorporated.
9. 9Serve the Murcia salad on individual plates or...: Serve the Murcia salad on individual plates or in a large bowl. You can also leave it for 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.