TUNA/EGG/CHICKEN SALAD DRESSING (ALL-PURPOSE)

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I used to be fussy about my tuna salad dressings, since most of the time they tasted too "tinned" or "fishy." This all-purpose dressing from "Cook's Illustrated" is fabulous on all three types of sandwich fillings. Listed are the variations suggested for each filling. Recipe makes 1/4 cup (enough for one 6 ounce can tuna) but can be doubled or tripled.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream (or plain yogurt or buttermilk)
1 -2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2-1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In medium bowl using a fork, stir together all the ingredients, until completely smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Barbecue (for chicken): Omit the lemon juice and add 1 tablespoon prepared barbecue sauce.
  • Basil (for chicken and egg): Add 1 tablespoon minced basil and 2 tablespoons seeded, diced tomato.
  • Buttermilk (for chicken): Substitute buttermilk for the sour cream and add 1 tablespoon minced scallions or chives; just before serving stir in 2 tablespoons fried, crumbled bacon.
  • Chipotle (for chicken and egg): Add 1/2 to 1 -1/2 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce.
  • Chutney (for chicken) Add 1 tablespoon mango chutney.
  • Club (for chicken and egg): Add 1 tablespoon each diced avocado and seeded, diced tomato; just before serving stir in 2 tablespoon fried, crumbled bacon.
  • Curry (for chicken) Add 1 teaspoon curry powder, pinch ground ginger, and honey to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 110.9, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 1, Protein 0.5

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