next level tuna salad
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This elegant salad is sure to impress. The secret? It's super quick and easy!
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For next level tuna salad
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1envelope unflavored gelatin
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2/3 ccold water
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2 ptcottage cheese
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1/2 cchopped green pepper (optional)
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2 Tbspchopped scallion
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1env. unflavored gelatin
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1/4 ccold water
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4 cantuna, drained
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1 cchopped celery
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1 1/2 cmayonnaise
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12 Tbsplemon juice
How To Make next level tuna salad
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1Soften one envelope of gelatin in 2/3 c. cold water in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat.
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2In a mixing bowl beat the cottage cheese slightly with a mixer, then stir in gelatin and the chopped green pepper and scallion.
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3Spread the mixture into a deep 9x13 inch pan. Chill.
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4Soften second envelope of gelatin in 1/4 c. cold water in small saucepan, stirring over low heat til dissolved. Remove from heat.
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5Flake the tuna with a fork into a large mixing bowl. Add celery, mayo, and lemon juice and toss gently to combine. Stir in gelatin.
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6Carefully spread the tuna mixture over the top of the cottage cheese mixture. Chill at least 2-3 hours. Cut and serve.
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7NOTES: I could not find a decent photo of this recipe. It's a retro-style recipe, but it's actually very light and elegant looking, and tasty enough that the pre-schoolers at the day care center where I cooked gobbled it up, when I got tuna on the cheap!
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8* Updated serving methods, such as individual and creative shaping and garnish will make this vintage recipe a star.
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