Tuna Caesar Salad ~& other uses : Turkey Tonnato~ Tuna BLT
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Tuna Caesar Salad
For the dressing:
1 can (about 6 ounces) light tuna in water, drained
1 large clove garlic, halved
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup skim milk
For the salad:
2 pounds (16 cups) romaine leaves that have been torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 1/2 cups croutons
To make the dressing, purée all of the ingredients in a blender or food
processor until smooth.
Toss the romaine, red onion and dressing in a large salad bowl. Add the
croutons and toss; serve immediately.
Other Uses:
Turkey Tonnato: Season 3/4 pound turkey breast cutlets with salt and pepper.
Heat
1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the
turkey and sauté until brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add 1 cup
chicken broth and simmer until the turkey is resilient to the touch.
Transfer to a platter. Add 2 tablespoons capers to the pan and boil until the
broth
is reduced to 1/4 cup. Add 1 cup Tuna Caesar Dressing and heat to boiling.
Pour over turkey and garnish with 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped, flat-leaf
(Italian) parsley; serves 4.
Tuna BLT Salad: Toss 2 bags (about 8 ounces each) romaine lettuce salad mix;
2 ripe medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges; 4 strips cooked bacon,
crumbled; 1/2 cup Tuna Caesar Dressing; and 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons;
serves
4.
Conchiglie with Tuna, Olives and Sun-dried Tomatoes: Mix 1 1/2 cups Tuna
Caesar Dressing; 12 chopped oil-cured, sun-dried tomatoes; 12 canned ripe
olives, quartered; and
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh basil leaves in a large serving bowl. Cook 1
pound dried, medium shells according to package directions; drain and toss with
the sauce, 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon
extra-virgin olive oil; serves 4.
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