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Tonnato Sauce by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo https://nomnompaleo.com
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4.91 from 10 votes

Tonnato Sauce

Tonnato is a creamy, tangy sauce made with anchovies, capers, and canned tuna. It's so simple to make and tastes delicious drizzled on veggies and roasted meat! Don't doubt it, try it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gluten-free, keto, low carb, meat sauce, nomnompaleo, paleo, Primal
Servings: 8 1/4 cup servings
Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

  • 1 can (7-ounces) tuna packed in olive oil drained
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
  • 5 anchovies packed in olive oil drained
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup  paleo mayonnaise
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt  to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Dump all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy.
  • Adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • The sauce can be kept in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for a about a week.

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Notes

Once you have a batch of tonnato sauce, pour it on crudités, hard-boiled eggs, sliced heirloom tomatoes, poached or sous vide chicken, or steamed vegetables. It tastes great on everything!

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 1g