LEBANESE-STYLE TUNA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Blender     Onion     Lemon     Pine Nut     Tuna     Sesame     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the dressing
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste, available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
four 6 1/2-ounce cans tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked
2 pounds onions, sliced thin
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves plus parsley sprigs for garnish
6 to 8 pita loaves, quartered and opened into pockets

Steps:

  • Make the dressing:
  • In a blender blend together the tahini, the lemon juice, the garlic paste, and the cayenne, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, blending until the dressing is emulsified, and season the dressing with salt.
  • Make the tuna salad:
  • In a bowl toss the tuna lightly with half the dressing and mound the mixture on a large platter. In a large heavy skillet cook the onions in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes, or until they are golden brown, and season them with salt and pepper. With a fork scatter the onions over the tuna. In the skillet cook the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring, until they are golden and scatter them over the onions. Drizzle the salad with the remaining dressing and sprinkle it with the chopped parsley. Garnish the salad with the parsley sprigs and serve it with the pita pockets.

Osama Memon
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe has changed my mind. The tahini dressing is so flavorful and creamy.


King Holy
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The tahini dressing is especially good.


raju rasaili
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. The tahini dressing is a delicious and healthy alternative to mayonnaise.


Md naeem Alam
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I love the unique flavor of this tuna salad. The tahini dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


cole lincoln
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This is the best tuna salad I've ever had. The tahini dressing is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Immaculate Twala
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I'm always looking for new tuna salad recipes and this one is definitely a winner. The tahini dressing is a game-changer.


Abdid Bhazin
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This recipe is a keeper! The tahini dressing is so easy to make and it really makes the dish.


bhuyan jam jam
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The tahini dressing is amazing and the tuna salad is so flavorful.


NINO DA GOD
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This is one of my favorite tuna salad recipes. The tahini dressing is so delicious and it really elevates the dish.


Paulinus OBI
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tahini dressing is so creamy and flavorful.


Brigitte Lenong
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The tahini dressing is especially good.


Saoirse Shakya
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The tahini dressing is the perfect complement to the tuna salad.


Eyoab L
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This Lebanese-style tuna salad with tahini dressing is an amazing dish! The flavors are so well-balanced and the tahini dressing is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.