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Mojete Murciano

A traditional Spanish tomato salad made with preserved tomatoes, canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and black olives. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, it is served chilled as a savory, refreshing meal or dish.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

SpanishSaladStovetopPescatarianMediterraneanLow CarbHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
  • 2 cans tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 4 large eggs, sliced
  • 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives, drained
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 4 large eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain, peel, and slice 4 large eggs.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine 28 oz crushed whole peeled tomatoes, 1 thinly sliced sweet onion, and 1/2 cup drained pitted black olives.

  4. 4

    Flake 2 cans drained tuna in olive oil into the bowl.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, then gently toss.

  6. 6

    Top with 4 sliced large eggs and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What is Mojete Murciano?

A traditional Spanish tomato salad made with preserved tomatoes, canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and black olives. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, it is served chilled as a savory, refreshing meal or dish. This reference files it under Spanish salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Mojete Murciano?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is Mojete Murciano low-carb?

A serving of Mojete Murciano carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

Does Mojete Murciano contain fish?

Yes: 2 cans tuna in olive oil, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Mojete Murciano?

Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Mojete Murciano just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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