Tuna Salad Undone

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Tuna, Surprise!

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (5)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(5)

Prep Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 servings

Times:

Prep: 45 min
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Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

6 to 8 ounces ventresca canned tuna, packed in olive oil
4 leaves butter lettuce, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons finely chopped red or orange bell pepper
1 tablespoon nonpareil capers
2 tablespoons chopped hard-boiled egg
1 tablespoon micro greens
1/4 teaspoon black lava sea salt
1/2 lemon

Directions

Carefully remove the tuna from the can, leaving the loin pieces intact. Reserve the olive oil. Place the tuna in the refrigerator while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

Divide the lettuce between 2 plates and carefully lay the tuna atop the leaves. Top with the shallot, bell pepper, capers, hard-boiled egg and micro greens. Sprinkle with black lava sea salt. Drizzle the salad with the reserved olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.

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Thomas Freemansburg, PA 01-27-2010
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Another Ventresca convert
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I recently watched the Tuna, Surprise episode and knew that I wanted to try Ventresca. I found Ortiz Ventresca at Wegmans... for $11.99, hemmed, hawed and finally bought a single 4 oz can, and the other things needed to build an undone tuna salad. I loved it, and now it will be a rare treat, mainly because of the cost of the tuna.Read more
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Gabe Dixon, CA 01-16-2010
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Delicious, Healthy, and Elegant
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I agree with previous review, you really have to try this if you like Tuna. I had never tried Tuna Ventresca, but was able... to find it at the "upscale" grocery store in our area. Don't skip it, it is truly different and tastier than any other tuna I've tried, including the expesive white tuna in pouches. Also, don't skip the capers, they add a wonderful flavor. This is a great dish for those on lower carb diets too. The entire combination is a great dish for a healthy lunch or tasty appetizer.Read more
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Carole Columbia, SC 03-28-2009
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Healthy and delicious appetizer
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the perfect appetizer for a Friday night during Lent! Although when I make it again, I will drizzle the oil into the... center of each individual leaf so that this will truly be finger food with no mess.Read more
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null null, null 10-02-2008
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Simply amazing!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My brother and I really wanted to make this. we had a hard time finding the right tuna, but we finally found it at HEB. i... started off without the capers, which i didnt think i would like, but after my first wrap I knew something was missing. I pit a few capers on it and it turned into one of the greatest things Alton has come up with. I tried saving money the next time by buying the regular tuna and using olive oil but it was not the same. I will defiantly make this again!Read more
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MARTY LOS LUNAS, NM 07-22-2008
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easy and great tasting
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is great in place of a regular salad to go along with a dinner. The reserved oil is plenty of dressing for the... individual servings.Read more