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Green Goddess Tuna Salad Sandwich

October 24, 2023

When I first tried this tuna salad recipe, all I could say was “wow!” I still say it every time I have it. It’s no ordinary tuna salad made with the usual mayonnaise, onions and celery. Don’t get me wrong, I love a traditional tuna salad on soft sandwich bread loaded with pickles. But this green goddess tuna salad is on a different level of deliciousness and likely the finest tuna salad sandwich I have ever had.

Though you will need to spend a little more time on this tuna salad recipe than you normally would, it is 100% worth your time. A quick whirl with an immersion blender and you’ll have your green goddess dressing ready to go.

Once you make the green goddess dressing, your tuna salad will be quick to come together. The celery and shallots should be chopped and ready to go. Have some good bread ready and extra herbs for topping on the tuna salad.

The original recipe uses toasted English muffins in place of sandwich bread. I skipped this because I thought it might be difficult to eat since toasted English muffins can become quite chewy. So instead, I used toasted sourdough bread which worked great. You can also make it an open-face sandwich topped with a generous amount of herbs. Either way, you’ll find yourself thoroughly enjoying this heavenly tuna salad sandwich.

Green Goddess Tuna Salad Sandwich
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Green Goddess Tuna Salad Sandwich

Recipe by Kiyo
Servings

4

servings

Recipe adapted from Bon Appétit magazine

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup basil leaves

  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves

  • 1/4 cup tarragon leaves

  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup lactose free sour cream (or regular sour cream)

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice + 1 teaspoon, divided

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked with a fork

  • 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped, about 2 tablespoons

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated, about 1/4 teaspoon

  • Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped mixed tender herbs (such as celery leaves, basil, parsley)

  • 1/4 cup slivered romaine (crunchy ribs section)

Directions

  • Purée basil, parsley, tarragon, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil with an immersion blender or small blender until very smooth and pale green. You may prepare the dressing a day in advance (storing it in the refrigerator will firm it up a bit). Add the dressing to flaked tuna. Mix in celery, shallot, and garlic. Season with salt and lots of pepper.
  • Toss chopped mixed herbs and slivered romaine with reserved 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss again.
  • Build sandwiches with lightly toasted sourdough bread or bread of your choice. Top with herb salad.

Notes

  • The original recipe uses just one can of tuna. There is enough dressing for two 5 ounce cans. If using just one can of tuna, reserve some of the dressing for drizzling over crispy romaine salad.
Beans, Dinner, Dressing, Eggs, Lactose Free, Recipes, Salad, Veggies

White & Green Bean Tuna Salad with Basil Dressing

October 8, 2023

Good quality canned tuna is a tasty and versatile item to keep on hand. I like to stock a variety of canned tunas such as Wild Planet tuna in water which I use for sandwiches and for mixing with sriracha mayonnaise for maki sushi rolls. You will also find in my cupboard several brands of tuna in olive oil such as Ortiz and the reasonably priced Genova I found at Costco. You can whip up a tasty meal with little more than a can of tuna. This delicious salad incorporates white and green beans plus a flavorful basil dressing that brings the salad together.

I had some dried cannellini beans in the cupboard which I pressure cooked for this salad. Canned white beans work just as well and will save you an extra step.

The basil dressing is tart and herby. It goes perfectly with the tuna and bean salad.

The dressing ingredients can be pureed in a small blender, food processor or with an immersion blender.

When I make pesto, I blanch the basil for a few seconds then cool in an ice bath. This ensures the basil pesto will remain a gorgeous green color. I did the same for this recipe, however, feel free to skip this step. The one thing I have learned is that vinegar will eventually cause the dressing to turn a drab green color. Though the taste is not affected by this change, the dressing is so much more vibrant when used sooner than later.

All the salad ingredients get tossed in a bowl before being served with perfectly cooked jammy eggs over the top.

White & Green Bean Tuna Salad with Basil Dressing
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White & Green Bean Tuna Salad with Basil Dressing

Recipe by Kiyo
Servings

4

servings

Adapted from Women’s Day magazine

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved

  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini or small white beans, rinsed (or cooked dried white beans)

  • 2 cans (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, flaked into large pieces (transfer tuna to a bowl then flake apart)

  • 4 cups torn butter lettuce or other tender lettuce leaves

  • 4 soft boiled eggs

  • 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves

  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry with kitchen towel.
  • Drain and rinse beans in a colander. Set aside.
  • Blanch basil in boiling water for 5 seconds. Drain and transfer to an ice bath. Squeeze out water from basil leaves. Place in an immersion blender container, small food processor or blender. You may skip this step and place fresh basil leaves in blender container, food processor or blender. Puree the basil with the chopped shallot, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to a small container and store in the refrigerator if not using right away. It is best to make the dressing the day you serve the salad to avoid it turning color.
  • Transfer half of the dressing to a large bowl and toss with green beans. Fold in the torn lettuce, white beans and tuna. Toss gently with the remainder of the dressing. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Serve with soft boiled eggs over the top seasoned with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

  • To make soft boiled eggs bring a medium pot of water to a full boil. Gently place eggs into water using tongs. Once the water returns to a boil turn heat down to a bubbly simmer (medium to medium-low). Set the timer for 7 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking before peeling and serving. For a firmer yolk cool for 10 minutes.

Beans, Dinner, Italian, Lactose Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggies

Cauliflower Piccata

December 9, 2021

Cauliflower Piccata

We all need to take an occasional break from all of the rich holiday meals that begin in November with Thanksgiving, and continue through the New Year.  This cauliflower piccata from NYT Cooking fills the bill for a satisfying meal that also happens to be vegetarian.  There is no skimping on flavor thanks to the roasted cauliflower, fresh lemon juice, lemon rind and briny capers.  It’s a recipe that can be made with or without several ingredients to fit your taste.  The chickpeas can be left out if you don’t fancy them, or you can substitute another type of bean in its place.  The pasta is also optional if you prefer a lighter dish.  

Cauliflower

It all starts out with a humble head of cauliflower that gets roasted in the oven until nicely browned and full of flavor.  

Cauliflower with Olive Oil, Kosher Salt, Pepper

Roasted Cauliflower

The cauliflower takes on a beautiful color and flavor when roasted on a fairly high heat.  It’s seasoned with olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper before going into the oven.

Lemon, Shallot, Garlic, Lemon Zest, Capers & Barilotti Pasta

I have used spaghetti and this short pasta named barilotti.  I tend to favor the short pasta as it holds up well when you have leftovers and the nooks and crannies trap the delicious sauce.  I found this pasta shape at our local Mana Foods.  Another good option and more readily available would be orecchiette.

Lemon, Shallot, Garlic, Lemon Zest

Fresh lemon juice and zest can’t be beat.  It really adds a zing to this dish.

Capers

Cauliflower Piccata Sauce

The sauce is divine.  It’s tangy from the lemon juice, zest, and capers and velvety rich from the butter.

Cauliflower Piccata

The cauliflower piccata is delicious on its own, however, good sourdough bread with a drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter is a tasty accompaniment. If you prefer to serve it with more vegetables on the side, grilled asparagus, or charred broccolini are good options.

Cauliflower Piccata

Cauliflower Piccata
 
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Adapted from NYT Cooking
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cauliflower (about 1½ pounds) cut into large 2-inch florets
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces pasta of your choice (optional)
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock or broth
  • 4 tablespoons Earth Balance Buttery Sticks or regular unsalted butter
  • 2 heaping tablespoons capers, drained
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • parsley, chopped for garnish
Preparation
  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place cauliflower florets on a sheet pan and drizzle with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Toss well. Roast for 20 - 25 minutes until the cauliflower is golden and tender. (I sometimes flip the cauliflower florets towards the end of the baking time). Remove the pan from the oven, add chickpeas if using, and toss to combine. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package if using. Drain and add to the bowl of cauliflower and chickpeas.
  3. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the shallot and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Pour stock into the pan and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then stir in the butter, capers, lemon zest and juice. Season with ¼ - ½ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. To serve, reheat the bowl of cauliflower in the microwave until warm. Transfer to a serving platter or wide, low-sided bowl. Top with the lemon caper sauce. Sprinkle parsley over the top before serving.

 

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