Washing Up Free Salad

[5 ingredients | 10 minutes]
washing up free salad
From Stonesoup
serves 1

This is my go-to lunch when I can’t think of what to eat. Tuna in chilli oil is easily my most commonly used fish. But sometimes I like to mix it up with a bit of canned salmon or even cute little sardines canned in olive oil, like I did today.

It’s also a great work lunch if you have access to a supermarket – just duck in for a bag of washed lettuce, some canned fish and a lemon and do a bit of make-your-own back at the office. I also have been known to make this in hotel rooms for dinner when I’ve been travelling for work and am sick of eating out and room service. Just the thing to sooth a weary worker.

1 can sardines, preferably in olive oil
1 bag washed salad leaves
1 lemon
small handful pinenuts, optional

1. Drain some of the oil from the fish, leaving a little to help dress the leaves.

2. Open salad bag, add fish and a generous squeeze of lemon to the bag.

3. Toss in pinenuts, if using. Season with a little pepper if you have any. Eat from the bag.