Composed Dilled Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Composed Dilled Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces chunk light tuna, very well drained; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, divided use; 2 teaspoons tiny nonpareil capers, divided use; salt and pepper; fresh dill; 1 medium fresh cucumber, thinly sliced but not peeled; carrot curls, for garnish; crisp whole wheat crackers or baguette, to serve

Servings: persons

12 ounces chunk light tuna, very well drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, divided use
2 teaspoons tiny nonpareil capers, divided use
salt and pepper
fresh dill
1 medium fresh cucumber, thinly sliced but not peeled
carrot curls, for garnish
crisp whole wheat crackers or baguette, to serve

1
In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna (be sure that it is very well drained), mayonnaise, lemon juice, finely chopped dill, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions, and 1 teaspoon finely chopped capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until serving time.
2
Make carrot curls: use a vegetable peeler to slice off thin strips of carrot; plunge the carrots into ice water to curl. Drain before using.
3
For each serving, place the tuna mixture into a small rounded bowl and pack down with a rubber spatula.
4
Overturn the bowl onto a salad plate and lift it away.
5
Create a border with fanned cucumber slices, tuck in a few sprigs of fresh dill topped with carrot curls and slices of green onion.
6
Stud the tuna salad mound with a few whole capers and sliced green onions, and top with a slice of cucumber and sprig of fresh dill.
7
Serve with crisp whole wheat crackers or a baguette.

158

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces chunk light tuna, very well drained, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill, and more.

Yes, Composed Dilled Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Composed Dilled Tuna Salad

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