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Served tuna salad in ten endive boats.
Mirjana

Tuna Salad Endive Boats

5 from 1 vote
Here is a classic tuna salad recipe that's as nice to look at as it is to eat: Tuna Salad Endive Boats. These bite-sized appetizers are flavor-packed; if you make enough, they can substitute for light lunch or dinner and be served without bread or crackers. 
They are a feast for the eyes and a flavor-packed sensation that will leave your guests craving more.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 boats
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Modern
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans finest quality tuna in water
  • 3-4 orange or red sweet mini peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 small pickles, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery, including leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp organic Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp organic mayonnaise
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Dash of hot paprika or cayenne pepper optional
  • 3-4 red radishes
  • 12-14 endive leaves for serving
  • 3-4 green onions, dill, parsley, or fennel sprigs for decoration

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients.
  2. Prepare the Tuna Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, finely chopped mini peppers, diced onion, sliced green onions, chopped pickles, and finely chopped celery, including the leaves. This vibrant medley of ingredients forms the flavorful foundation of our Tuna Salad.
    Tuna and chopped green onions and orange peppers in bowl.
  3. Add the mustard and mayonnaise to the tuna mixture, then gently fold everything together until well combined. Season to Perfection: Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and a dash of hot paprika or cayenne pepper to taste. Mix the ingredients well.
    Tuna salad in bowl with celery and green onions.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange your beautifully crafted Tuna Salad Endive Boats on a platter and prepare to impress your guests. Watch as they disappear within moments, leaving only smiles and satisfied appetites behind them.
  5. Be creative and include hard-boiled eggs, sliced pitted olives, green onions, broccoli sprouts, or slices of tangerine in your servings. The possibilities are endless!
    Three endive boats with salad, effs and tangerine wedges.

Notes

Pro Tips:
• For the ultimate flavor experience, opt for high-quality ingredients such as organic mayonnaise with cage-free eggs and organic Dijon mustard, which can be found at specialty stores like Trader Joe's.
• When it comes to tuna, I love Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna in water, Pole and Line Caught. Its superior quality and sustainable sourcing make it the perfect choice for this recipe.