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Tonnato Sauce

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This is traditionally served with sliced cold veal, but we also like it with turkey or as a dip for vegetables.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
a 6-ounce can tuna in olive oil (not drained)
3 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons drained capers

Preparation

  1. In a blender purée all ingredients, including oil from tuna can, until smooth and season with salt and pepper.

TagsSauceItalianEuropeanTunaFishSeafoodAnchovyLemonCitrusFruitDinnerNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeKetoEasyQuickNo-CookBlenderGourmet
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