HOWDY'S TUNA MOUSSE

Howdy's Tuna Mousse image

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 can(s) albacore tuna, 6 oz drained and flaked
1-2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 c stuffed green olives, sliced
1/2 c cucumber, deseeded and finely chopped
2-3 Tbsp capers, chopped
3/4 c celery, finely chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp onion, grated
1 pkg gelatin, unflavored, dissolved in 1/4 c cold water
1 c mayonnaise
1 c miracle whip

Steps:

1. Soften gelatin in 1/4c. cold water in a small heatproof bowl for about 10 minutes. Once completely softened, melt the gelatin in the bowl over hot water until liquid. (you can just place the bowl with the gelatin in it into a small pan of simmering water on the stovetop to melt)
2. While softening the gelatin, squeeze lemon juice over flaked tuna in a medium/large non reactive bowl. Add olives, cucumber, capers, celery and onion. Set aside without stirring.
3. Mix mayo and Miracle Whip together and add melted gelatin, stirring together well. Add to larger bowl with tuna mixture and fold in well, avoiding mushing up the tuna as much as possible.
4. Pour into individual ramekins or a 3-4 cup mold and refrigerate until set. Serve cold over mixed lettuce salad greens, with a fresh lemon wedge or in the ramekins with a parsley and lemon garnish.