Best 7 Flavorful Tuna Salad With Green Olives Recipes

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Tuna salad is a classic dish that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It is made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, and a variety of other ingredients, such as celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Tuna salad can be served on its own, or it can be used as a sandwich filling or as a topping for crackers. This article provides three delicious tuna salad recipes that are sure to please everyone. The first recipe is for a classic tuna salad, made with mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The second recipe is for a Greek-style tuna salad, made with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fresh dill. The third recipe is for a spicy tuna salad, made with Sriracha sauce, jalapeños, and avocado. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your tuna salad classic, Greek-style, or spicy, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GOURMET TUNA SALAD



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The combination of green olives, almonds and capers in addition to the usual ingredients in tuna salad makes this recipe exceptionally good.

Provided by Patricia Jones

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 green onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
¼ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, green onions, celery, green olives, capers and almonds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Blend together dressing and tuna mixture. Serve on bed of lettuce or with croissant as a tuna salad sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 908 mg, Sugar 1 g

FLAVORFUL TUNA SALAD WITH GREEN OLIVES



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I am all about flavor melding and this recipe is one of my favorites. there are several variations so feel free to experiment to find your favorite!

Provided by RubyImage

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces albacore tuna (or yellow fin)
1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/8 cup ranch dressing
2 celery ribs, finely diced
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped (bulb and green)
2 teaspoons paprika
salt
pepper
garlic powder (sparingly)

Steps:

  • Start with the tuna and flake it up in your mixing bowl so there are no chunks. Add olive oil mayo or Greek yogurt depending on your preference and ranch dressing. Stir thoroughly. Add chopped celery, olives with pimentos, and onions. Mix thoroughly. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Taste as go along to adjust for your own preferences.
  • For extra crunch add some chopped water chestnuts and for an even more Mediterranean feel add feta cheese throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 420.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 20.6

TUNA SALAD WITH OLIVES, ORANGE AND BELL PEPPER



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Provided by Lynn Hagee

Categories     Salad     Olive     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Orange     Tuna     Bell Pepper     Chill     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 seedless oranges, peel and white pith removed
1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 9-ounce can white meat tuna packed in water, drained well, separated into chunks
1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 cups mixed salad greens
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in large bowl to blend. Working over bowl with dressing, cut oranges between membranes, releasing segments into bowl. Add onion, bell pepper, tuna, olives and parsley; toss. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
  • Divide salad greens among plates. Spoon tuna salad over, dividing equally. Garnish with almonds.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA SAUCE AND OLIVES



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Categories     Salad     Blender     Bean     Olive     Side     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Tuna     Green Bean     Summer     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 (3-ounce) can white tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons Niçoise or other small brine-cured black olives
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When beans are cold, drain and pat dry with paper towels, then arrange on a platter and season with salt.
  • Purée tuna with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and anchovy paste in a blender, scraping down sides as necessary, until very smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over beans. Scatter olives and parsley leaves on top.

TUNA AND OLIVE SALAD SANDWICH



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Categories     Sandwich     Fish     Leafy Green     Olive     Onion     Pepper     No-Cook     Picnic     Mayonnaise     Tuna     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For tuna salad
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 (6-oz) cans light tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup chopped drained bottled roasted red peppers
10 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and cut lengthwise into strips
1 large celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 (20- to 24-inch) baguette
2 tablespoons olive oil
Green leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Make tuna salad:
  • Whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add remaining salad ingredients and stir together gently. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble sandwiches:
  • Cut baguette into 4 equal lengths and halve each piece horizontally. Brush cut sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Make sandwiches with baguette, lettuce, and tuna salad.

PASTA TUNA SALAD WITH SLICED GREEN OLIVES



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This is for green olive lovers! I got this recipe from a co-worker years ago and I make it every summer. It's inexpensive, easy to throw together and makes a great summer meal.

Provided by Northern Cook

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 ounce) box ring pasta
1 (7 1/16 ounce) envelope tuna in water or 1 (7 1/16 ounce) envelope canned tuna
1 (8 ounce) jar sliced green olives, drained
1 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellman's Light)
2 tablespoons milk
1 large vine ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup crushed saltine crackers (approximately)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water, drain, and place in large bowl.
  • Add tuna, drained, to the cooked pasta. Use Albacore or Light tuna. If using canned, be sure it's packed in water - not oil.
  • Add 1 jar of drained sliced green olives.
  • Add 1 large diced tomato.
  • Stir in 1 cup mayonnaise. **You may add more or less mayonnaise depending on your peronal preference.
  • If the pasta salad seems too thick, add milk by the tablespoonful to thin.
  • Gently stir the entire dish until everything is mixed well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving to chill and let the flavors blend.
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • Top each serving with a handful of crushed saltine crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 1129.4, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 14.9

PASTA WITH TUNA, TOMATO, & GREEN OLIVES



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Terrific recipe from Fine Cooking. Basically everything can be found in the pantry, so easy and quick for a weeknight meal.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 -3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch hot red chili pepper flakes
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups canned tomatoes with juice, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed (crushed in a mortar or spice grinder)
1 (6 -7 ounce) can imported tuna in olive oil, well drained and very finely minced
1/3 cup pitted and quartered green olives (not with pimentos)
salt
3/4 lb spaghetti or 3/4 lb perciatelli

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Heat 3 Tbs. of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic, chile flakes, and 2 Tbs. of the parsley and sauté briefly to release the fragrance of the seasonings. Add the tomatoes and fennel seed. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat to maintain the simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and well blended, about 10 minute.
  • Stir in the minced tuna and then the olives. Season with salt and remove from the heat while you cook the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water. When the pasta is a few minutes away from being finished, return the tomato sauce to moderate heat and add enough of the hot pasta water -- about 2/3 cup -- to thin the sauce to a nice consistency. Keep the sauce warm over low heat.
  • When the pasta is about 1 minute shy of al dente, scoop out and set aside 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta. Return the pasta to the hot pot and stir in the sauce. Cook together over moderately low heat for about 1 min., stirring and adding some of the reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil. Serve the pasta immediately in warm bowls, garnishing each portion with a little of the remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.7, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 814.9, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 5, Protein 31.4

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna: Opt for solid white albacore tuna packed in water or olive oil for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use fresh, flavorful ingredients: Use ripe tomatoes, crisp celery, and green onions for maximum flavor.
  • Don't over-mix the salad: Mix the ingredients gently to avoid breaking up the tuna and making the salad mushy.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or with crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This tuna salad with green olives is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you serve it on a sandwich, cracker, or salad, this tuna salad is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Try experimenting with different types of olives, herbs, and vegetables to create your own unique tuna salad variation.

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