When I was a kid my dad would mix avocado into tuna salad and I always thought it was the weirdest thing ever. Probably because my dad was known for other odd concoctions, and I lumped this one in as another one of his creations, but it also didn't help that the avocado would oxidize after a while, giving the stuff an unpleasant dark hue.
Now, though, it makes so much sense: avocado's smooth texture and rich creaminess is actually a nice match with tuna. Paired with sweet corn, a minimal amount of mayonnaise, a bit of pickle relish, and lemon juice for brightness and to prevent the fruit's discoloration, my dad's tuna salad turns out to be a delight.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Tuna and avocado, courtesy of dad
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how about when dad made a pan of brownie's that came out too sweet, so he made white bread sandwiches with slices of brownie inside, to cut the sweet? now imagine the possibilities . . . a nice toasted brioche with a rich flourless chocolate brownie inside . . . it kinda makes sense, yo!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I was TOTALLY thinking of the brownie sandwiches when I wrote this post, but didn't want to blow up his spot! Hahaha!!
ReplyDeleteYum, avocado makes everything better!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great new way to enjoy tuna salad!
ReplyDeleteCourt and PaniniKathy, I hope you give it a try sometime! Let me know how it turns out if you do.
ReplyDeleteI just tried this, and it was so easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteavecgourmandise, I'm so glad you liked it!
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