Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Tuna Salad in an Avocado Ring Recipe


Have you ever used a ring mold? I hadn't as it seemed too complicated and time consuming...I was wrong! I was reading other blogs one day when I came across a blog called Apples and Butter. Among many great posts she had one for a gazpacho garnish that was increbibly cute. Although I hate gazpacho, I loved the avocado ring idea. I used it as part of my tuna salad dinner that night. Luckily, I had bought a couple ring molds a few months ago but had never opened the package!


I placed the ring on top of a bed of spinach and placed the avocado slices around the ring. Then, I filled it with the salad and voila, a delcious and fun dinner was ready!

If you don't like tuna or gazpacho, fill the ring with something else - chicken salad, rice and nori, greek salad are just a few ideas.

Makes two salads. A ring mold is required - I used a 4 inch ring.


Ingredients
2 avocados
1/4 c grapes, halved
handful of chives, chopped
1 can tuna
6 sweet gherkins or other pickle, diced
3 tbsp mayo or salad dressing
1/2 red onion, diced
2 cups spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 celery stalk, chopped
dash of pepper and garlic powder

What to do
  • Mix the tuna, pepper and garlic, mayo, gherkins, onion and celery in a medium sized bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Place a thin bed of spinach leaves on plate.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut avocado in half lengthwise.
  • Remove pit.
  • Remove skin.
  • Slice avocado length wise into thin strips.
  • Spray the ring mold with non-stick spray.
  • Place the avocado (cut side down) against the mold.
  • Continue to overlap the avocado slices until the mold in completely lined.
  • Press the avocado against the sides of the mold to ensure it is placed securely.
  • Spoon tuna salad into the mold ensuring it is well packed.
  • Place halved grapes and chives on top of salad.
  • Carefully remove the ring!
  • Repeat everything to make another serving.
  • Enjoy :)

5 comments:

  1. Wow, that presentation is stunning and inviting! I love avocado, too! *BUZZ*

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  2. Hi, Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I totally agree, the presentation for your tuna salad is gorgeous. I don't own a ring mold, but maybe it is time to purchase one.
    Let's visit soon again.
    Greetings from Colorado.
    Kirsten

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  3. This salad looks beautiful. And the putting tuna and avocado together sounds just very tasty.

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  4. A ring mold is going on my amazon.com wishlist, immediately! Avocado is my favorite food. When I saw the photo of your tuna salad I knew I wanted to make it.
    Found your blog through Foodbuzz. I'm new there too.

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  5. What a lovely dish. It's perfect for an appetizer or for lunch. I should get a ring mold as well. Creativity with tuna is something to celebrate! Kudos to you!

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