Tuna/egg/chicken Salad Dressing (all-purpose)  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    I used to be fussy about my tuna salad dressings, since most of the time they tasted too  tinned  or  fishy.  This all-purpose dressing from  Cook's Illustrated  is fabulous on all three types of sandwich fillings. Listed are the variations suggested for each filling. Recipe makes 1/4 cup (enough for one 6 ounce can tuna) but can be doubled or tripled. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 tablespoons mayonnaise  |  
                                                2 tablespoons sour cream (or plain yogurt or buttermilk)  |  
                                                1 -2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice  |  
                                                1/2-1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard (optional)  |  
                                                salt & freshly ground black pepper  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In medium bowl using a fork, stir together all the ingredients, until completely smooth. 2. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 3. VARIATIONS:. 4. Barbecue (for chicken): Omit the lemon juice and add 1 tablespoon prepared barbecue sauce. 5. Basil (for chicken and egg): Add 1 tablespoon minced basil and 2 tablespoons seeded, diced tomato. 6. Buttermilk (for chicken): Substitute buttermilk for the sour cream and add 1 tablespoon minced scallions or chives; just before serving stir in 2 tablespoons fried, crumbled bacon. 7. Chipotle (for chicken and egg): Add 1/2 to 1 -1/2 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce. 8. Chutney (for chicken) Add 1 tablespoon mango chutney. 9. Club (for chicken and egg): Add 1 tablespoon each diced avocado and seeded, diced tomato; just before serving stir in 2 tablespoon fried, crumbled bacon. 10. Curry (for chicken) Add 1 teaspoon curry powder, pinch ground ginger, and honey to taste.                              | 
                         
                         
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