Dave's desert tuna salad
Explore the flavorful mix of succulent tuna with fresh greens and zesty dressing in Dave's Desert Tuna Salad. A delicious culinary adventure awaits!
Ingredients:
- 340g can Albacore tuna
- 5 stalks celery, medium chopped
- 1 poblano chile, chopped in 1/4" dice
- 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and medium chopped
- 5 scallions, medium chopped
- Handful cilantro, medium chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon mayonaise, scant to heaping, depending on your preference, plus more for spreading toasted bread
- 1 teaspoon Dijon or country Dijon mustard
- juice of one half of a Meyer lemon (use a regular lemon if necessary)
- salt and pepper to season
- pita bread pockets, lavash, or other bread, lightly toasted and spread with a little mayo
Instructions:
- Empty the liquid from the tuna and transfer it to a bowl for serving. Use a fork to break the tuna into smaller pieces. Include the diced celery, poblano pepper, cucumber, green onions, and coriander. Next, add the capers. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
- Incorporate the mayonnaise, mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Spread the mixture onto one side of two slices of your chosen bread, with a thin layer of mayo. Accompany with a few salted cashews on the side.
Summary:
- Calories: 840 kcal
- Fat: 40 g
- Protein: 96 g
- Carbs: 25 g
- Potassium: 2276 mg
- Magnesium: 191 mg