Turkey Tonnato Turkey with Tuna Sauce
Turkey Tonnato Turkey with Tuna Sauce is an elegant fusion of tender roasted turkey breast and a velvety Italian-inspired tuna sauce, perfect for impressing guests or elevating everyday meals. Featuring juicy, oven-roasted turkey slices draped in a creamy blend of canned tuna, mayonnaise, anchovies, capers, and a zesty hint of lemon, this dish balances savory, tangy, and umami flavors beautifully. The sauce’s silky texture is achieved with a touch of white wine vinegar and cold water, making it effortlessly pourable. Serve this dish chilled and garnished with fresh parsley or extra capers for a refreshing meal ideal for warmer days, holidays, or light dinners. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this recipe redefines sophistication in simplicity. Keywords: turkey tonnato, turkey with tuna sauce, Italian-inspired recipe, chilled turkey dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 grams Turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 150 grams Canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 60 grams Mayonnaise
- 3 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 tablespoon Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the turkey.
Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for easy slicing.
In a food processor or blender, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, anchovy fillets, capers, garlic clove, white wine vinegar, and the juice of the remaining half lemon. Blend until smooth.
Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, to thin the sauce to a pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Once the turkey breast is chilled, slice it thinly using a sharp knife.
Arrange the turkey slices on a serving platter. Generously spoon the tuna sauce over the turkey slices, ensuring they are well-coated.
Garnish with capers, extra parsley, or a light drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 738 mg | 246% | |
| Sodium | 10057 mg | 437% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 279.5 g | 559% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.2 mcg | 56% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2685 mg | 57% | |
*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.
