Tuna Salad on Spelt Rye Crackers

To prepare a delicious tuna salad, we start by draining the oil from the tuna pieces, making sure they are well drained so as not to add an overly intense oil flavor. Then, we season the tuna with salt and pepper to taste, and prepare an emulsion of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice. It is important to use quality olive oil, as it will add a rich and flavorful taste to our dish. By whisking the mixture well, we obtain a creamy and savory emulsion.

Next, we will deal with the onion. We remove the root end of half the onion and slice it into thin rings, making sure to get separate strips without having to pull them apart manually. This simple trick helps us achieve a uniform consistency in the salad. Next, we handle the olives. We slice them into rounds and remove the pits. We prefer olives with pits, as they have a much richer and more flavorful taste than pitted ones, which can lose some of their flavor in brine. Olives are an essential ingredient, providing a delicious contrast to the tuna.

After preparing these ingredients, we mix them with the onion in the emulsion and let the mixture macerate for 20 minutes. This process will allow the flavors to develop and combine perfectly. Once the maceration time has passed, we add the sweet corn and olives, gently mixing to avoid breaking the tuna pieces. Finally, we carefully add the tuna, taking care not to break it too much, to preserve its fragile and juicy texture.

For plating, we place the crackers on a platter and then top them with fresh lettuce leaves, creating a base for our tuna salad. We slice the tomato, boiled egg, and cucumber into thin slices, which we arrange beautifully on top of the salad. These ingredients will add not only a pleasing appearance but also an explosion of flavors and textures. Finally, we garnish with a few caviar pearls, which will add elegance and refined taste, and sprinkle a little finely chopped green onion for a touch of freshness. This tuna salad is perfect for a light lunch or an elegant dinner, being not only tasty but also visually appealing.