TUNA SALAD COMPOSéE

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This recipe is a far departure from the mayonnaise-based tuna concoctions that Americans expect. Tuna (packed in olive oil, please) is mixed with peppers, fresh herbs and nuts and dressed in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and two types of mustard. It can sit in the fridge for up to three days, making it excellent picnic food or just a departure from the usual sad desk sandwich.

Provided by Toby Cecchini

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 5m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 to 12 ounces good-quality solid tuna packed in olive oil, well drained
2 scallions washed, trimmed and chopped fine
6 pepperoncini peppers, destemmed and julienned
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup roasted or smoked almonds, chopped roughly, or a small handful toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup good-quality olive oil (or the oil the tuna was packed in)
1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or more to taste
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients well with a fork in a medium-size, nonreactive bowl. Taste and adjust the lemon juice and pepper. The salad can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 383 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Kendrick Uzzle
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I've made this tuna salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mustafa Khan
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This tuna salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a very versatile dish. You can add whatever ingredients you like to make it your own.


MD Mustafizur Rahman
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are just perfect.


M Siddique Abbasi
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I made this tuna salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Atlantic Woodsman
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This is the best tuna salad recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and the ingredients are all so fresh.


Amanda Tomas
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I've made this tuna salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Agha Shahzad
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This tuna salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a very versatile dish. You can add whatever ingredients you like to make it your own.


Why Not
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are just perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadir Hussain
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I made this tuna salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the capers and the dill. They really gave the salad a nice flavor boost.


Dekin Colemire
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This tuna salad is the best I've ever had! It's so flavorful and the ingredients are all so fresh. I will definitely be making this again and again.