Name: Tuna Tonnato With Eggplant Salad
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6-ounce) cans light tuna packed in olive oil (preferably Italian), drained, divided; 1 large anchovy fillet; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling; 2 teaspoons drained capers; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 (11 1/2- to 13-ounce) jars or containers grilled eggplant, drained; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped mint; 2 cups (1/2-inch) bread cubes from a country loaf, toasted; Equipment: 4 (16-ounces) wide jars or containers with lids

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Dressing up jarred eggplant and canned tuna results in an incredibly lusty lunch. An easy tomato and mint salad spooned on top adds just the right touch of fresh acidity.

Cooks' note:

Assembled jars can be chilled up to 6 hours. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe information

Total Time
45 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 (6-ounce) cans light tuna packed in olive oil (preferably Italian), drained, divided

1 large anchovy fillet

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling

2 teaspoons drained capers

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

2 (11 1/2- to 13-ounce) jars or containers grilled eggplant, drained

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

1/3 cup coarsely chopped parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise

1/3 cup coarsely chopped mint

2 cups (1/2-inch) bread cubes from a country loaf, toasted

Equipment: 4 (16-ounces) wide jars or containers with lids

Preparation

Step 1
Blend 1/4 cup tuna, anchovy, mayonnaise, oil, capers, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth to make tonnato sauce.
Step 2
Pulse eggplant, garlic, parsley, zest, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until combined but not smooth.
Step 3
Toss tomatoes with mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 4
Divide eggplant mixture among jars and layer remaining tuna (broken up into large chunks), tonnato sauce, croutons, and tomatoes (including juices) on top. Drizzle with olive oil.

TagsSalad Eggplant Vegetable Tuna Fish Seafood Anchovy Parsley Herbs & Spices Tomato Mint Main Lunch Nut Free Dairy Free No-Cook Food Processor Blender Gourmet

Recipe notes

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