Friday, July 29, 2011

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

This is a light, dressed up version of a tuna salad.  Perfect for a picnic because there isn't any mayo!


  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 2 cans solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked

  • 1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and chopped

  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced

  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

  • Handful radishes, sliced thinly

  • 2 pieces pita or naan bread

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

    1. Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl
    2. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended
    3. Whisk in the dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste
    4. Toss the tuna, cucumber, scallions, radishes, and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the dressing in a medium bowl
    5. Let salad chill for at least 20 minutes, no longer than 2 hours
    6. Toast the pita or naan until golden brown and crusty on top
    7. Slice into wedges and arrange around the plate
    8. Toss the romaine with the remaining dressing and mix in with tuna
    9. Top plate with tuna salad

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