Thursday, November 13, 2008

Tuna and avocado, courtesy of dad

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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.
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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.

7 comments:

  1. 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!

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  2. Oh man, I was TOTALLY thinking of the brownie sandwiches when I wrote this post, but didn't want to blow up his spot! Hahaha!!

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  3. Yum, avocado makes everything better!

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  4. What a great new way to enjoy tuna salad!

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  5. Court and PaniniKathy, I hope you give it a try sometime! Let me know how it turns out if you do.

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  6. I just tried this, and it was so easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing

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  7. avecgourmandise, I'm so glad you liked it!

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