【Materials】 (For 2 people)
Bitter melon…1/4 piece (30 grams)
Onion…1/2 piece
Salt…2 pinches
Lettuce…Appropriate amount
Canned tuna…1 can
Mayonnaise…20 grams
Kawachi bankan…a suitable amount
Coarsely ground pepper…a little

Bitter melon and tuna citrus salad

【How to make】
①Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise, remove the pulp and seeds, and slice thinly. Slice the onion thinly as well, combine with the bitter melon, sprinkle with salt, and set aside for a while.
②Tear the lettuce, rinse in cold water, and drain.
③Drain the canned tuna and mix with mayonnaise.
④Place ② on a plate, top with ① and ③ that have been squeezed dry, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper, and garnish with Kawachi bankan. Squeeze the juice when you eat. 

【Point】
Both bitter melon and onion have a strong flavor when eaten raw, but this cooking method makes them a delicious combination.

                                                            by  Masako Yoshimura(Culinary expert,Registered dietician)