How To Make The Best Tuna Salad

AMERICAN·NON-VEGSource

A classic tuna salad recipe elevated with fresh dill, capers, and served in a hollowed-out tomato for a delightful presentation.

Ingredients

17

Solid Tuna in Water

24 oz

Ripe Tomatoes

6 whole

Mayonnaise

1½ cups

Dijon Mustard

1 tbsp

Plain Yogurt

2 tbsp

Sour Cream

2 tbsp

Non-Pareil Capers

2 tbsp

Shallot

1 whole

Garlic

1 clove

Fresh Dill

1 tbsp

Hot Sauce

adjust to taste

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

to taste

Black Pepper

To taste

to taste

Celery

1 stalk

Bell Pepper

0.5 whole

Fennel Bulb

Optional

0.5 whole

Almonds

1 handful

Instructions

1Prepare the Tuna5m

Drain Tuna

Open the cans of tuna, drain them very well, and discard all the water.

Break Tuna

Break the tuna into chunks and place it in a large bowl.

2Make the Dressing10m

Combine Base

In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, plain yogurt, and sour cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Add Flavorings

Gently fold in the non-pareil capers, finely chopped shallot, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Add Hot Sauce

Add hot sauce according to your preference.

Season Dressing

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as needed. Set aside.

3Combine Tuna and Dressing10m

Layer Dressing

Add a layer of the prepared dressing to the bottom of the bowl with the tuna.

Add Tuna

Add the tuna on top of the dressing.

Add Vegetables and Nuts

Add the finely diced celery, bell pepper, optional fennel, and chopped almonds.

Mix Thoroughly

Mix everything well, ensuring the tuna and vegetables are thoroughly coated with the dressing.

Adjust Consistency

If the salad seems too dry, add more dressing and stir again until the desired consistency is reached.

4Prepare Tomato Bowls5m

Cut and Scoop

Cut off the tops of the ripe tomatoes. Carefully scoop out the insides, including seeds and pulp, using a spoon. Discard the excess. Pat the inside dry if needed.

Fill Tomatoes

Fill each hollowed-out tomato with the prepared tuna salad, packing it in well so the salad fills the entire cavity.

Halve Large Tomatoes

If the tomatoes are very large, you can cut them in half horizontally before stuffing, depending on your preference for serving size.

5Serve

Chill and Serve

Serve the tuna salad-stuffed tomatoes chilled. This dish is perfect as a light lunch or an appetizer for dinner.

Alternative Servings

Alternatively, serve the tuna salad on toasted bread, in a sandwich, or alongside crackers for a delicious light meal.