Pepper Rings n’ Things: Tuna, Olive & Sweet Mini Pepper Salad

This salad masterfully blends canned tuna with the whimsical charm of mini pepper rings, all in less time than it takes to binge-watch an episode of your favorite show.

First things first, grab a can of tuna. Yes, canned—because who really has time for fresh fish these days? Drain it and plop it into a bowl. Next, slice up some sweet mini peppers into rings. Not only do they add a splash of color, but they also make you feel like you’re creating edible art.

Now, finely chop a small yellow onion. Yes, you might shed a tear or two, but just tell yourself it’s for the added zing. Toss that into the bowl along with a quarter cup of olives—green or black, depending on your mood or what’s lingering in the fridge.

Chop up some fresh parsley and sprinkle it in. The greenery really sells the illusion that you know your way around a kitchen.

Next, add a quarter cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Because, honestly, what isn’t improved by cheese? Drizzle two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil all over the mixture. Remember, it's got to be extra virgin; we have standards here. Squeeze half a fresh lemon over everything for that essential zestiness, and season with salt, pepper, and a hint of garlic powder.

Give it all a gentle toss, like you’re performing a delicate ballet, ensuring everything is well-combined without mushing it up. You can serve this masterpiece immediately, basking in the glory of your quick culinary conquest, or cover and refrigerate it for an hour. This allows the flavors to ‘meld’, which is just a fancy way of saying they get to hang out and get to know each other better.

So, there you have it. An easy, healthy, and sarcastically simple salad that proves you’ve got this whole cooking thing down. Enjoy your "Pepper Rings n’ Things" and prepare for the inevitable compliments on your kitchen prowess.

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Author: Sippin Foodie

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Pepper Rings n’ Things: Tuna, Olive & Sweet Mini Pepper Salad

Did you ever want to whip up a dish that screams "I'm healthy and I know it" without breaking a sweat? 😅This salad combines the mystique of canned tuna with the undeniable charm of mini pepper rings, making you feel like a genius in under 10 minutes.

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

• 1 can of tuna (in water or oil, drained)
• 5-6 sweet mini peppers, sliced into rings
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green (or black) olives, sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 fresh squeezed lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic Powder to tase
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Drain the canned tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl.
2. Slice the sweet mini peppers into rings and add them to the bowl.
3. Finely chop the yellow onion and add it to the bowl.
4. Slice the green or black olives and chop the fresh parsley, adding both to the bowl.
5. Add the shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil all over, along with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
7. Gently toss everything together until well combined
8. Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls.
9. Enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld.

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