Eating In... Salmon Tartare, Cannelini Beans, Red Onion, Fennel And Tomato Salad

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Salmon Tartare, Cannelini Beans, Red Onion, Fennel And Tomato Salad

Salmon Tartare, very refreshing and easy to prepare; it can also be substituted with fresh tuna, both will have an excellent result.

Ingredients

300 grams of fresh salmon
1 can of cannelini beans
1 x red onion
1 x small fennel
2 x large plum tomatoes
1 x lemon
50ml of olive oil
Salt and pepper
100 grams of chopped parsley
25ml of balsamic vinegar

Method

Finely chop the salmon to very small cube texture-like pieces. Season generously. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over it and add in the olive oil and parsley. Mix properly and place in the fridge.

Using a mandoline, finely shave the red onion and fennel and then chop the tomatoes. Mix altogether in a bowl. Add some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.