French Tuna Salad

Submitted by Ceezie

"This recipe makes 4 servings or enough salad to fill 2 large beefsteak tomatoes. Fill the tomatoes shortly before serving so that the excess moisture from the tomatoes doesn't leek into the salad."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon season salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna
• 1⁄2 cup avocado, cut into small pieces
• 1 -2 tablespoon minced shallot
• 2 -3 tablespoons chopped celery
• 1⁄2 teaspoon finely chopped basil leaves

directions

1. To make dressing; in small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and mustard – season with season salt and pepper.
2. In a large bowl, add tuna and break into small pieces with the back of fork. Add avocado, shallot, celery, basil and dressing. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve or stuff in tomatoes.

Reviews

[susie cooks]

Great salad. I halved the recipe and made it for lunch today. I have always liked avocado with tuna salad. The basil brightens this up. Very nice springtime lunch. I will make this again, Made for the Cookbook Tag Game.