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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (189g) Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 286
Calories from Fat 69		(24%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 7.7g	11%
	Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 40mg		13%
Sodium 1045mg		43%
Potassium 361mg		10%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 1.9g	7%
	Sugars 3.4g
Protein 24.4g		48%
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Tuna Salad

Recipe #364964 | 20 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Andi of Longmeadow Farm
Apr 8, 2009

This recipe was saved from many years ago (35) when my then future MIL and I would enjoy a cool, refreshing "time-out" on her screened in porch. Never finding tuna in a can" or a tuna from "anywhere" to be especially great tasting, particularly to my immature palette (I was probably 19 yers.old) I would hem and haw about how I was already full, wasn't hungry, etc...etc...until one day, I thought I would take the plunge and just eat it. And it was as delightful as promised. Maybe it was the time spent with this woman that had such an impact on my life, maybe it was the summer breeze softly making the wind chimes "tinkle" in the distance, either way, I have loved this method of making this simple sandwich ever since. So with great fondness for a great woman, I present to you, the reader, Catherine-Anne's simply lovely tuna salad.

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

6 ounces canned tuna (in water, or oil, drained)
1 large celery rib, chopped largely
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion, minced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper (I add more)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 large lettuce leaf
4 slices bread
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon fresh chives (chopped)

Directions

1
Mix together celery, mustard, onion, mayonnaise, pepper, salt, and Tabasco Sauce in a mixing bowl.
2
Wash and dry lettuce leaves well so they are crispy and enjoyable to eat.
3
Add drained tuna to mayonnaise mixture, gently, trying not to break up tuna bits.
4
Toast bread, spread with butter and put one lettuce leaf in between bread.
5
Spoon tuna salad onto lettuce leaf, adding chives. Clamp slices of bread together. Cut in 1/2 diagonally.
6
Agh -- life IS good.

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From: Boomette

On Sep 18, 2009

I used grainy Dijon mustard, omitted the onion. I added more mayonnaise cause it was too thick. And then I decided to add honey mustard to give more taste. It's very good, thanks Andi Made for TYM tag game

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From: Still Loving N.O. Food

On Sep 1, 2009

This is almost identical to my mom's recipe except that she adds some finely chopped pickle. if you are so inclined, you can use dill or sweet pickle relish. If not, just omit it. Some folks use a bit of cajun seasoning (ie Tony Chacere) instead of tabasco sauce. Either way, it is good and spicy!

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From: Chef Buggsy Mate

On Jun 4, 2009

Had this for lunch today...very tasty! I love the fact that the salad calls for mustard as I always use it in my tuna salad. We did add a bit more celery and I tripled the amount of hot pepper sauce because you couldn't tell it was added otherwise. Even my DD who does not like tuna sandwiches said she would eat this one! Made as a Recipenap for the 29th AUS/NZ Recipe Swap.

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From: Sharon123

On Jun 2, 2009

This made a yummy lunch today! I chopped the celery up in the food processor, worked great! Thanks Andi! Made for the Australian Recipe Swap-June 2009.

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