MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Sardine Salad Categories: Seafood, Citrus, Vegetables, Herbs Yield: 4 servings 2 tb Red onion or shallot; - fine chopped 1 ts Grated lemon zest; plus: 3 tb Lemon juice; more as needed Salt 8 oz Sardines (2 tins); packed in - olive oil 1 tb Dijon mustard 1 lg Celery rib; fine chopped Black pepper 2 tb Capers or cornichons or - chopped pepperoncini - (optional) 1/4 c Dill or parsley leaves and - tender stems; chopped - (optional) In a medium bowl, stir together the red onion, lemon zest, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Let sit about 5 minutes to mellow the onion's sting. Add the sardines and their oil, along with the mustard. Use a fork to mash the sardines and vigorously stir until the mixture is creamy. Add the celery, a few grinds of pepper, and capers or herbs, or a combination, if using. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and lemon juice. (Sardine salad will keep, refrigerated, for 3 days.) Recipe by Ali Slagle RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM