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Spanish-Style Tuna Salad

Spanish-Style Tuna Salad

By Diane UngerOctober 13, 2020

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    15 minutes
  • Rating

This mayonnaise-free tuna salad was inspired by the colorful mixed vegetable and tuna salads served in Spain. For the richest flavor and silkiest texture, use good-quality tuna packed in olive oil. Our favorite widely available brands are Wild Planet and Genova. Serve the tuna over greens, with some or all of the optional garnishes.

Ingredients
  • 2

    tablespoons plus ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2

    medium shallots, finely chopped

  • 1

    tablespoon sweet paprika

  • ¼

    cup lemon juice

  • 2

    tablespoons dijon mustard

  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

  • 3

    5-ounce cans olive oil–packed tuna, drained

  • 1

    cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped

  • Optional garnish: Hard-cooked eggs, quartered, OR cherry or grape tomatoes, halved OR drained capers OR chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley OR lemon wedges OR a combination

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, the shallots and paprika. Cover and microwave on high until the shallots are sizzling, about 30 seconds; let cool. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining ⅓ cup oil, lemon juice, mustard and 1 teaspoon pepper, then stir in the cooled shallot-oil mixture. Fold in the tuna and olives. Taste and season with salt.