This tuna salad elevates the typical tuna salad to a new level with albacore tuna, French herbs, sweet pickle relish, shallots or red onion, and a touch of mayonnaise.
12 oz. water-packed albacore tuna fish, drained
2 - 4 T. mayonnaise
1 rib celery, diced small
1 small shallot or 1/4 red onion, diced small
1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice, from about half a lemon
2 t. sweet pickle relish
1 t. Parisian Shallot-Herb Blend* (shallots, chives, scallions, pepper, dill, basil, tarragon, chervil, bay)
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
pinch tarragon
In a medium bowl, add the drained tuna fish, mayonnaise, celery, shallot, lemon juice, pickle relish, a pinch of salt, and a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper.
Stir with a fork to combine, breaking up any large chunks of tuna fish as you go. Add more mayonnaise if you'd like smoother, creamier tuna salad. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors combine.
Serve.
Makes 2 cups.
*Available at Crate and Barrel or The Spice House.