Name: Summer Tomato “Tonnato” Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs mixed ripe tomatoes*; 2 tsp capers, drained; 1 serrano chile, seeded and very thinly sliced (optional); 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp coarse salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 (5-oz) cans Whole30-compatible tuna, drained and chunked; 3 to 4 tbsp WHOLE30 Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette; 1 tbsp black or white sesame seeds, toasted**; 10 fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn and small leaves left whole; Flaky salt, to taste (optional)

Summer Tomato “Tonnato” Salad

Traditional Italian tonnato is a creamy, umami-packed mayonnaise-based sauce made with anchovies, capers, and canned tuna used to dress raw or steamed or grilled veggies, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, cooked chicken. This fresh twist on that concept celebrates late-summer tomatoes and the ease of canned tuna as a protein source and not just a flavoring.

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Summer Tomato “Tonnato” Salad

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Salad

Servings people

Ingredients

2 lbs mixed ripe tomatoes*
2 tsp capers, drained
1 serrano chile, seeded and very thinly sliced (optional)
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp coarse salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 (5-oz) cans Whole30-compatible tuna, drained and chunked
3 to 4 tbsp WHOLE30 Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 tbsp black or white sesame seeds, toasted**
10 fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn and small leaves left whole
Flaky salt, to taste (optional)

Instructions

ON a large serving platter or in a large shallow bowl, combine tomatoes, capers, and chiles. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss gently to combine.
TOP with tuna. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, basil, and a little bit of flaky salt if desired. Serve immediately.
*Note: For the prettiest salad, use a mix of tomato colors and types. Cut cherry, pear, or grape tomatoes in half. Cut large tomatoes in chunks or wedges.
**Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

Keyword Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette, tomato, tuna

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Published by Melissa Urban

Melissa Urban is a 7x New York Times bestselling author (including the #1 bestselling The Whole30) who specializes in helping people establish healthy boundaries and successfully navigate habit change. She has been featured by the New York Times, People, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT with her husband, son, and a poodle named Henry. View more posts