Paleo Classic Tuna Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this irresistibly creamy Paleo Classic Tuna Sauce that's perfect for the health-conscious foodie. Made with protein-packed canned tuna, zesty fresh lemon juice, and the bold flavors of anchovies and capers, this dairy-free and gluten-free recipe is a game-changer. Whipped together with Paleo-compliant mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of garlic, this sauce achieves a velvety texture that’s ideal for drizzling over salads, serving as a dip for fresh veggies, or topping low-carb zoodles. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors, it’s a versatile, quick, and nutrient-rich addition to your paleo lifestyle. Refrigerate to allow the herbs and aromatics to bloom into a sauce that perfectly balances indulgence and clean eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna in water
- 1 cup Homemade or Paleo-compliant mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
- 4 fillets Anchovy fillets
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to remove excess water and set aside.
In a food processor, add the anchovy fillets and minced garlic. Pulse until they are finely chopped.
Add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, drained capers, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to create a smooth emulsified sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional lemon juice or black pepper if necessary.
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes prior to serving to let the flavors meld.
Serve the sauce as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables, or a topping for zoodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.7 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 6570 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.8 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.9 mcg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
