Tuna and Chili Salad

Ingredients

·         1½ cup rice, cooked

·         3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced

·         1 green pepper, seeded and diced

·         4 spring onions, chopped

·         1 fresh chili, seeded and chopped

·         3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

·         Mixed green salad leaves

·         2 cans tuna, drained and flaked

·         2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

·         Pitted black olives for garnishing

Ingredients for dressing

·         Juice of two limes

·         1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

·         1 garlic clove, finely chopped

·         1 tablespoon cumin, ground

·         Salt and ground black pepper

·         6 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

1. Combine the rice, tomatoes, green pepper, spring onions, chili and coriander.

2. Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing until thick. Pour over the rice mixture and toss.

3. Place on a bed of salad leaves and top with the hard-boiled eggs and olives.

Recipe for Onion Jam

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. butter
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• sea salt and fresh cracked pepper

Preparation

Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to caramelize – about 10 minutes. Add vinegars and brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vinegars reduce and mixture has a thick, jam-like consistency – about 15 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasonings if needed.

Enjoy!

Nigel 

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