Tuna and bell pepper salad is a fresh and nutritious dish, perfect for warm months. This recipe combines simple yet flavorful ingredients like canned tuna, roasted bell peppers, and mozzarella. The roasting technique enhances their sweetness and provides a soft texture, making it ideal for a salad. This combination lends itself to many regional variations, such as adding legumes or other types of fish, making the dish versatile and customizable. This salad is perfect for outdoor lunches, served at a buffet, or as a light dinner. It pairs well with a chilled white wine or a light beer, perfect for warm summer evenings.

To prepare the tuna and bell pepper salad, start by washing the bell peppers, then place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Roast them in a preheated oven at 250°C (482°F) for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking, until the skin is nicely charred. Once cooked, transfer them to a food bag and let them cool slightly, making it easier to remove the skin. When the peppers are warm, peel them, cut them in half, and remove the seeds, then slice them into strips about 1 centimeter wide. Meanwhile, prepare the escarole: trim the end, separate the leaves, and rinse them under running water to remove any dirt. After draining, slice it into strips and place it in cold water to prevent oxidation. Wash the beefsteak tomatoes, remove the stem, and cut them in half and then into wedges; do the same with the cherry tomatoes, cutting them into quarters. Prepare the chili pepper by removing the stem and seeds, then slice it thinly. Chop the anchovies as well. Cut the mozzarella into thick slices, then into strips, and finally into cubes. Drain the tuna and place all the ingredients in a large bowl: tomatoes, bell peppers, black olives, tuna, escarole, and mozzarella. Mix everything well and season with salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Finally, add the anchovies and chopped chili, mix again, and finish with a few fresh basil leaves. Serve the tuna and bell pepper salad well dressed and enjoy it fresh.