Italian Tuna Salad

"I'm not sure why this is deemed 'Italian' - I mean I know it has basil and balsamic vinegar, but I don't think it's actually from Italy. Regardless it is really a delicious and simple salad. Every time I make it, I wonder why I don't do it more often! **cook time is cool time**"
 
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photo by LucyS-D
photo by LucyS-D photo by LucyS-D
Ready In:
4hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
2 cups
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Grate carrots (I prefer to do this on a box grater - I like the texture better than in a food processor).
  • Rinse/drain/flake the tuna.
  • Chop/chiffonade basil leaves.
  • Drain water chestnuts and chop them up.
  • Chop the green onions.
  • Mix the above together.
  • Whisk final 3 ingredients to combine and then pour on carrot/tuna mixture.
  • Cover and cool for a few hours before eating.
  • Salt as needed.

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Reviews

  1. This is good and crunchy salad if you are looking for a different way to make tuna. I don't think it would go well on a sandwich, but eaten alone or on crackers is very good. The water chestnuts are not essential, if you can't find them, but they add more crunch. Made for PAC Spring 2009.
     
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I'm from Jackson, MS, but I've lived here and there...from Ireland to Minnesota. I just graduated with bachelor's degrees in linguistics and psychology, and I'm currently in a TESL masters program...but I'm not sure if I'll stick with that. I WAS a vegetarian, but now I will eat meat. I'm much more concerned with where the food came from...is it ethical? did it travel 32543 miles to get to my plate? etc...? I'm pretty into the environment: I started a club on campus with a friend of mine, I try to ride my bike as much as possible, I use reusable bags at the grocery store - you know, that kind of thing. <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg">
 
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