Tuna Salad Mold Recipe π₯π
Description: An elegant change from regular tuna salad; nice enough to serve guests for brunch or a summer luncheon.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 1 mold
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 3 oz | Cream cheese |
| 1 tsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 2 tsp | Unflavored gelatin |
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1/4 cup | Celery, finely chopped |
| 1 can | Tuna, drained |
| 1 dash | Garlic salt |
Instructions:
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Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, and mushroom soup.
- Microwave on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and blended together.
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Add Flavorings:
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture.
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Prepare Tuna Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, mix together celery, nuts, drained tuna, and a dash of garlic salt.
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Prepare Gelatin Mixture:
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water and let it soften for a few minutes.
- Heat the gelatin mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until completely dissolved.
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Combine Mixtures:
- Add the dissolved gelatin mixture to the tuna mixture, stirring well to combine.
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Combine Cream Cheese and Tuna Mixtures:
- Fold the tuna mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
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Mold and Chill:
- Pour the combined mixture into a mold of your choice.
- Chill the tuna salad mold in the refrigerator until set, usually for about 2-3 hours.
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Serve:
- Once set, remove the mold from the refrigerator and carefully unmold onto a serving platter.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh herbs or additional lemon slices if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 646.9
- Fat: 51.3g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5g
- Cholesterol: 54.8mg
- Sodium: 1283.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.6g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 7.6g
- Protein: 20.9g
This Tuna Salad Mold recipe is a delightful twist on a classic dish, perfect for serving at luncheons, brunches, or as a light summer meal. The creamy texture of the cream cheese mixture complements the savory tuna and crunchy celery, while the hint of Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice adds a zesty flavor profile. Enjoy the elegance and simplicity of this dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
