C&D's Not So Classic Tuna Salad by TheDevineKitchen
TheDevineKitchen
C & D’s Not So Classic Tuna Salad
Yield: Approximately 5 ½-cup servings
Do you ever crave a really good tuna salad sandwich? This recipe is named after friends who shared the ingredients with me. All I had to say was “yum.” All I added was the fresh herbs.
Ingredients:
3 184g cans solid light or white tuna in water (because 2 is never enough) drained and flaked
1/3 generous cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish*
1 heaping tablespoon yellow mustard
1 stalk celery, small dice
½ red pepper, small dice
2-3 tablespoons fresh dill sprigs, torn, or 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
Fresh cracked pepper
Pinch of sea salt
Fresh cut chives for garnish
*Try Iva’s Cucumber Relish from Spade & Spoon, crafted locally here in Ontario. I discovered it at The Food Shop in Peterborough.
** The use of fresh herbs is optional. Use them when in season or if you have them on hand.
Method:
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayo, relish, and mustard using 2 forks. Fold in celery, red pepper, fresh herbs, pepper and taste for seasoning. Feel free to add a little more of this or a little more of that.
Serve with soft lettuce on fresh or lightly toasted bread. A little spread of butter or mayo will help hold your sandwich together.
Variations:
If you love hot sauce add a few drops.
If you like the brightness of citrus squeeze in a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
If you’re a fan of the brininess of capers, drain, rinse, chop and add!
