Recipes TUNA SALAD HACKS - 3 WAYS

TUNA SALAD HACKS - 3 WAYS

Prep 10
Cooking 5 mins

Nothing like easy and quick lunchtime hacks to get you through that busy day. Tuna lovers, this will be right up your alley.

- WHAT YOU WILL NEED -

  • TUNA BASE:
  • 1 x 120g tin shredded / chunk tuna - drained
  • 1 Tbsp red onion, very finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp celery, very finely diced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • TUNA PATTIES:
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 x tuna base
  • ¼ cup Greek style yoghurt
  • 1 medium free-range egg
  • 1 Tbsp chopped chives
  • 120g cooked & mashed potato (1 large floury potato)
  • Cape Herb & Spice GARLIC & HERB
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • AVO BOATS:
  • Olive oil, for frying
  • 1 x tuna base
  • LETTUCE CUPS:
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 x tuna base
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • ½ lemon
  • Fresh micro herbs for garnish

- METHOD -

TUNA BASE METHOD:

Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and mix. Season generously with the Cape Herb & Spice Garlic & Herb Shaker Seasoning.Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and mix. Season generously with the Cape Herb & Spice Garlic & Herb Shaker Seasoning.

AVO BOATS METHOD (makes 4 avo boats):

Slice avos in half and squeeze over a little lemon juice to prevent browning. Season avos well with Cape Herb & Spice Garlic & Herb Shaker Seasoning. Then fill the avos generously with the tuna base. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

LETTUCE CUPS METHOD (makes 4 - 6 lettuce cups): 

Separate lettuce head into little “cups”. Fill lettuce cups generously with the tuna base. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.

TUNA PATTIES (makes 6 tuna patties):

Combine tuna base with the egg and mashed potato. Season with a little extra Cape Herb & Spice Garlic & Herb Shaker Seasoning. Shape mixture into little patties and fry in a hot non-stick pan with a little olive oil until golden brown on both sides. Serve patties with a side salad and wedges of lemon.

 

Recipe concept, photography and video by Bianca Davies: @beeblegum on Instagram | http://thesecretlifeofbee.co.za/ 

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