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Summer Sardine Salad Recipe

Summer Sardine Salad is a quick, fresh meal with leafy greens, cucumber, and sardines.
It is topped with a tangy lemon mustard dressing and ready in 10 minutes.
Perfect for a light lunch or easy healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups salad leaves
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 tbsp sliced red onion
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 x 100 g can sardines in spring water drained
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp mustard

Instructions
 

  • Arrange the salad leaves on a serving plate.
  • Add the sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley over the leaves.
  • Place the drained sardines on top of the salad.
  • In a small bowl, mix the capers, lemon juice, olive oil, and mustard until combined.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  • Serve the Summer Sardine Salad right away for the freshest flavor.

Notes

This salad works well as a quick solo lunch, but you can easily double or triple the recipe for more servings. Serve it with toasted pita, crusty bread, or a side of roasted potatoes for a more complete meal. You can also add avocado for extra richness.