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Italian Tuna Salad Masterclass with Chef Alessandro Miceli

08/12/2022

Watch this 4k video and learn how to Make Bella's iconic salad.

About Alessandro

Alessandro is 100% Sicilian. Syracusian to be specific, born to farming parents, he was innately taught how to recognize good ingredients, how to use seasonality to his advantage, and how to rely on preservation in the hard months of winter. Alessandro loves the old traditions, yet he is not afraid to disrupt them. He is capable of serving you Nonna's authentic Sicilian dishes, and blowing your mind with their molecular interpretation. But one thing is certain: when you dine at Alessandro's, you know you are being hosted by an Italian Chef and you are part of the family.

The Course

In this Masterclass, you will learn his recipe to create the Delicious Bella Tuna Salad.

The Recipe

Yield: 2 SERVINGS

Ingredients:

Lettuce baby gem | 200 grams
Tuna Flakes | 50 grams
Pumpkin seeds | 4 grams
Sunflower seeds | 4 grams
Sesame seeds | 2 grams
Flax seeds | 2 grams
Agave Dressing | 50 grams
Salt | to taste

Agave Dressing Ingredients:

Agave syrup | 20 grams
Dijon mustard | 25 grams
Sweet balsamic vinegar | 10 grams
Grapeseed oil | 180 grams

Method

(MIXED SEEDS)

Combine all seeds (pumpkin, sunflower,flax and sesame) in a pan and roast until fragrant and light brown. Set aside and let it cool.
Once the seeds are in room temperature, blend quickly, just to crushed a little bit. Do not over blend.
Transfer in a dry container.

(AGAVE DRESSING)

Mix together Agave syrup, dijon mustard and sweet balsamic vinegar in a mixing bowl.
Slowly incorporate the grapeseed oil while blending using a hand blender. Continue blending until you get a thick consistency.
You can also use a wire whisk in the absence of hand blender.

(SALAD MAKING)

In a mixing bowl, combine the Vegetable (chopped baby gem) and mix seeds. Add the agave dressing and salt. Mix well, add the tuna on top of the salad.