Tinned Sardines Sardines, decoded.

Sardine Salad, No-Mayo Version

A bowl of sardine salad with celery, capers, herbs and lemon

The recipe that converts tuna-salad households:

  1. Drain a water-packed tin and flake the sardines into a bowl with a fork, keeping some larger pieces.
  2. Finely chop celery and red onion and add them to the bowl.
  3. Add chopped parsley, a spoonful of capers, lemon juice and a glug of olive oil.
  4. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper, then taste and add more lemon if it needs lift.
  5. Serve on leaves, in a sandwich, or on toast.

Start with a beginner tin or the Starter Kit.