A new Twist on Tuna Salad

The summer harvest is in full swing. Tomatoes, cucumbers and tomatillos are filling up my baskets in the kitchen. This is the time of year I dream about all winter. The fresh taste of these vegetables shine on their own and need little accompaniment. One of my favorite go to salads during the summer is this simple tuna salad.

Chop up the freshly picked tomatoes. Peel the cucumbers and chop them as well. Tomatillos are my secret special ingredient. Eaten raw, cut up like a tomato, they add a unique flavor to the salad.

Green tomatillos are used often in Latin cuisine. They are the base for sauces and salsas. I let the fruits stay on the vine until they turn a yellow color and the husks become brownish. This makes the fruit sweeten and have less of a tangy flavor. After harvesting, remove the papery husk and rinse off the fruit as there will be a sticky residue on the surface. Then cube the tomatillos just like the tomatoes and the cucumbers. I add a scoop of tuna with mayo to the center of the plate and drizzle the whole dish with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. You will have a delicious low calorie lunch in no time.