TUNA-SALAD SANDWICH, JULIA CHILD STYLE
This was one of Julia Child's favorite dishes for a working lunch. For decades, Julia was on the road more than she was home and, when she returned to her beloved kitchen, she craved simple foods. For Julia, the important ingredients for this sandwich were the tuna (it had to be packed in oil) and the mayo (she preferred Hellmann's). Her longtime assistant, Stephanie Hersh, said, "The rest was up for grabs." Make it with capers, cornichons and chopped onion, a squirt of lemon juice and some herbs, serve it open-face on an English muffin or between slices of white bread, and you'll have Julia's midday signature.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories dinner, lunch, sandwiches, main course
Time 10m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the tuna salad: Using a fork, mash the tuna with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise. Add the celery, as much onion and chopped cornichons as you'd like, and the capers or olives, and toss to combine. Add a squirt of lemon juice, some salt (go easy at first) and pepper. Taste and see if you'd like more mayo, onion or cornichons. Add more lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chives or parsley, if you're using either. (Makes 1 1/2 cups.) The tuna salad is good to go as soon as it's made, but it's even better after a couple of hours in the fridge.
- When you're ready to serve, spread the muffins or bread with a little mayonnaise. If you're using English muffins, do what Julia did: Make open-face sandwiches. Put a leaf of lettuce on each muffin half, top with tuna salad and finish with tomato and onion. If you're using sliced bread, prepare traditional sandwiches: Top each of 2 slices of bread with 1 piece lettuce, tomato and onion, then spread over the tuna and finish with remaining onion, tomato, lettuce and bread.
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Amanullah Amanullah
[email protected]I've been making this tuna salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Pakistani Gamer
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Juan Manuel Del Razo Del Razo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It worked out great and the tuna salad was still very creamy.
Abrar Anxari
[email protected]This tuna salad is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth it. The extra effort really pays off in the flavor.
Nathan Bulali
[email protected]I love the addition of capers and dill to this tuna salad. It gives it a really unique flavor.
Sonny Simpson
[email protected]This tuna salad is the perfect lunch or dinner option. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Madalyn Barkley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making it again.
mr rajpoot
[email protected]This tuna salad is easy to make and it's always delicious. I like to serve it on a croissant with a side of fruit.
Ashlyne Bivings
[email protected]I made this recipe for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tuna salad. It's the perfect dish for a summer gathering.
Jakaria Rknj
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy texture and the tangy flavor.
Richard Imbelino
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the capers at first, but they really added a nice briny flavor to the tuna salad. I'll definitely be using them again next time.
Iftekhar 566
[email protected]This tuna salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet delicious. I like to add a little bit of Dijon mustard for an extra kick.
autumn thornton
[email protected]I tried this recipe for the first time today and it was amazing! The tuna salad was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Eva Dimba
[email protected]Julia Child's tuna salad is the best! I've been making it for years and it's always a hit. The combination of tuna, celery, onion, and mayonnaise is perfect, and the addition of capers and dill gives it a delicious tang.