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Pêches au Thon (Peach and Tuna Salad)

Classic Belgian pairing

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Substitutions

This Belgian pairing may seem intriguing at first (to say the least), but the sweet peaches perfectly balance out the creamy brininess of the tuna salad. A match made in a strange heaven. Very easy recipe.

Recipe

Serves: 2 | Time: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1, 160g can of tuna (5.5oz)
  • 1/4 cup of mayo (4 tbsp)
  • 2 half peaches in syrup (half of a 410g | 15oz can), sliced
  • 75g salad leaves of choice (2.5oz)
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • Bread, to serve

Method

  1. Make the tuna salad: mix tuna and mayo in bowl.
  2. Julienne carrot with a julienne peeler or knife.
  3. Cut each half peach into 6 slices.
  4. Assemble: lettuce, carrots, peaches, tuna salad.

Substitutions

I suggest here some possible substitutions to adapt the salad to your preferences, diet and ingredients available to you.

Substitutions:

Recipe componentsPossible substitutions*
Mayo• Greek yogurt (or a mix of yogurt and mayo)
• Fromage blanc (or a mix of fromage blanc and mayo)
Additions to tuna salad• Finely diced onions
• Chives
• Lemon juice
(*) Substitutions are only suggestions, adapt to your taste, diet, and ingredients available to you. Not all substitutions have been tested.
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