Molded Tuna Salad Recipe

Molded tuna salad is the perfect salad to serve in between courses. Made with gelatine and canned tuna and flavored with lemon juice, this gelatine salad is quite refreshing.

Summary

Servings6Cuisine
Course

Ingredients

 Unflavored gelatin1 Tablespoon
 Cold water1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Hot water3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Prepared mustard1 Teaspoon
 Paprika pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Canned tuna fish14 Ounce
 Chopped celery1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Whipped cream1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Mayonnaise1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Diced cucumber1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Chopped green pepper1 Tablespoon
 Tarragon vinegar1 Teaspoon
 Cayenne pepper1 Dash

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 349 Calories from Fat 239

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27 g40.9%

Saturated Fat 6.8 g33.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 52.6 mg17.5%

Sodium 357.4 mg14.9%

Total Carbohydrates 3 g0.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.53 g2.1%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 22 g43.4%

Vitamin A 5.8% Vitamin C 8.8%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Soften the gelatine in cold water for 5-10 minutes, add hot water and stir until the gelatine has melted.
Add lemon juice, mustard, paprika and salt to taste.
Set aside to chill until partially set.
Add drained and flaked tuna and celery and fold in the whipped cream.
Spoon into individual molds and chill until set.
Turn out on a bed of lettuce.
Combine all the ingredients for the dressing, and serve separately.
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