Sauteed Vegetable Salad with Sardines Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sesame or olive oil
• green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup (250 ml) kale, stems removed, cut in strips
• 1 cup (250 ml) cucumber, peeled and cut in sticks
• 2 cans (each 3.5 oz/100 g) sardines, chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish

• 0.33 cup (80 ml) olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Seasoning to taste

1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sauté onions, tomatoes, kale, cucumber and sardines for about 5 minutes. Place in salad bowl and set aside.
2. In a smaller bowl, whisk together ingredients for vinaigrette. Drizzle on sardine mixture.
3. Before serving, sprinkle salad with sesame seeds.