Best 12 Indian Tuna Or Chicken Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to India, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Discover two delectable recipes that showcase the vibrant essence of Indian cuisine: Tuna Salad and Chicken Salad. Embark on a flavor-packed adventure as we explore the unique blend of textures and aromas that make these dishes truly extraordinary.

Dive into the vibrant world of Indian Tuna Salad, a refreshing and delightful dish that combines the delicate flavors of tuna with a symphony of Indian spices. This tantalizing salad features succulent tuna chunks enveloped in a creamy, tangy dressing infused with aromatic cumin, mustard seeds, ginger, and green chilies. Accents of cilantro, red onion, and lemon juice add a burst of freshness and vibrancy, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Alongside this culinary gem, explore the savory delights of Indian Chicken Salad, a hearty and satisfying dish that showcases the versatility of chicken. Tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a rich and flavorful dressing, delicately spiced with cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. The harmonious blend of yogurt, mayonnaise, and mustard creates a creamy base that complements the chicken perfectly. Crisp cucumbers, red onions, and a hint of lemon juice add a refreshing touch, elevating this salad to a new level of culinary excellence.

Prepare to embark on a taste sensation like no other as we delve into the depths of Indian cuisine. Let your taste buds savor the magic of these two exquisite recipes, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.

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

INDIAN TUNA SALAD



Indian Tuna Salad image

Make and share this Indian Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorraine

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can chunk tuna, drained
1/2 celery rib, diced small
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except pine nuts and chill.
  • Stir in nuts just before serving.

AROMATIC CHICKEN AND TUNA SALAD



Aromatic chicken and tuna salad image

Simple, healthy and tasty salad with an Indian twist.

Provided by Beans on Toast

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion
3 tomatoes
1 avocado
1 red pepper
Mixed leaves, to taste
1 can of tuna
400g chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
2 green chillies
4 tbsp garam masala
2 garlic clove, finely crushed

Steps:

  • Chop the onion, tomatoes, pepper and avocado. Mix well in a large bowl with the mixed leaves and the tuna.
  • Dice the chicken, rub with the olive oil and garam masala. Add the chillies and garlic before cooking for five minutes or until tender.
  • Mix it all together, season and serve.

CURRIED TUNA SALAD



Curried Tuna Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Two 6 ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
3 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 tablespoon golden raisins, plumped in 2 tablespoons warm water for 10 minutes, drained
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, like soy, peanut, or corn
2 teaspoons Madras-style curry powder
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice plus more to taste
Serving suggestions: 2 cups mixed lettuces or 3 to 4 pita breads

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl break the tuna up with a fork. Toss with the onion, fresh coriander, and raisins.
  • In a small saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat, add the curry powder, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove pan from the heat and set oil aside to cool.
  • Add the curry oil to the mayonnaise, season with salt, and pepper to taste and add the lime juice. Gently mix the tuna with the seasoned mayonnaise. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.
  • Yield: 3 to 4 servings

THE BEST TUNA SALAD



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While we love many kinds of tuna salad, this classic version tops them all. The crispy celery and red onion give add zest and crunch, while mayonnaise and touch of mustard marry it all together. The lemon juice is optional as it's not traditional, but we strongly recommend it to brighten up the flavors of the final dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard and season with pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, to taste, if using.

TUNA SALAD



Tuna Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds very fresh tuna steak, cut 1-inch thick
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black, plus extra for sprinkling
2 limes, zest grated
1 teaspoon wasabi powder
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
10 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 to 2 ripe Hass avocados, medium diced
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup red onion, small diced

Steps:

  • Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in a very hot saute pan and cook for only 1 minute on each side. Set aside on a platter.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, wasabi, lime juice, soy sauce and hot sauce. Add the avocados to the vinaigrette.
  • Cut the tuna in chunks and place it in a large bowl. Add the scallions and red onion and mix well. Pour the vinaigrette mixture over the tuna and carefully mix.

TINK'S CHICKEN & TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



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An easy combo of chicken and tuna that's not too fruity, sweet or spicy, but packed with flavors that really compliment each other. Tonight, DS told me he wasn't going to be home for dinner so I planned on just splitting one leftover chicken breast between DH, our toddler & myself. Then at the last minute DS said he was going to be home after all, but now I had nothing thawed to make! I got into creative mode, scrounged the fridge & pantry & came up with this unusual take on the chicken sandwich. I didn't expect great things, but my boys raved over it, I impressed myself & even my toddler ate it! In the future I will probably add green onion to the mix, as I usually would, but just didn't have it on hand this time. I'm posting my creation here so we can enjoy it again and in hopes that you'll find it as pretty and tasty as we did. :)

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained (or your preferred type)
1/4 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
6 dried apricots
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or regular table salt)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in medium sized bowl.
  • Use as a sandwich filler in croissants, rolls, baguettes, tortillas, white or wheat bread. Or simply wrap in a large lettuce leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 63.4, Sodium 676.3, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 9.4, Protein 22.4

NEW WIFE TUNA SALAD



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My husband says this tuna salad is even better than his mother's. Not too pickly tasting, mild with a nice blend of flavor. You can add more mayo for a creamier salad.

Provided by Graden

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup chopped sweet onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 teaspoons honey mustard
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, eggs, onion, and celery in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, relish, honey mustard, celery seed, seasoned salt, and pepper. Pour over the ingredients in the other bowl, and stir gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 106.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 189.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

TUNA/EGG/CHICKEN SALAD DRESSING (ALL-PURPOSE)



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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.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • In medium bowl using a fork, stir together all the ingredients, until completely smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Barbecue (for chicken): Omit the lemon juice and add 1 tablespoon prepared barbecue sauce.
  • Basil (for chicken and egg): Add 1 tablespoon minced basil and 2 tablespoons seeded, diced tomato.
  • 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.
  • Chipotle (for chicken and egg): Add 1/2 to 1 -1/2 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce.
  • Chutney (for chicken) Add 1 tablespoon mango chutney.
  • 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.
  • Curry (for chicken) Add 1 teaspoon curry powder, pinch ground ginger, and honey to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 110.9, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 1, Protein 0.5

EASY CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD



Easy Chicken or Tuna Salad image

This was one of the first dishes I learned to prepare MANY years ago when I was just getting interested in cooking. I know that there a many variations of chicken salad but this is the way my Mom did it so that's the way I do it.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large can chunk chicken or tuna
2 Tbsp dill pickle relish
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 c celery, finely chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, finely diced (any color)
1/2 c black or green olives, chopped
3 hard boiled eggs
3 Tbsp salad dressing or mayo
2 small roma tomatoes, diced
2 c shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl, combine chicken or tuna, pickle relish, onion, celery, bell pepper, olives,and tomatoes. . Stir gently to combine.
  • 2. Peel and roughly chop the hard boiled eggs into the mixture.
  • 3. Add the salad dressing and gently fold all ingredients together
  • 4. If serving immediately, fold in the lettuce; if not, fold it in just before serving.
  • 5. This is great served in a hollowed out tomato, on your favorite bread or wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Use your imagination.

CHICKEN TUNA SALAD



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Here's a recipe I whipped up to jazz up the usual tuna or chicken salad. Instead of the usual 'tuna' I actually use a can of chunk solid white albacore. The resulting salad can be used in a wrap, on bread, on lettice leaves, and various other ways! Very tasty!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Tuna

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 1/2 ounce) can chicken breasts
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/4 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 red apple, cored, chopped
1 cup dark raisin
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the chicken & albacore & shred them in a bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, preserves & pickle relish.
  • Quarter the unpeeled apple & get rid of the core.
  • Stand each quarter apple on its edge and slice each in half lengthwise, keeping the red halves.
  • Dice these red halves & add to chicken/albacore mix, along with the raisins.
  • Mix well & season with pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 267, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19.2, Protein 15.7

TUNA AND CHICKPEA SALAD



Tuna and Chickpea Salad image

Light and refreshing tuna salad that can be eaten as a main dish or served with pita chips as an appetizer. For meatier salad, add one more can of undrained tuna. You can also add drained, chopped artichoke hearts.

Provided by krissy g.

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can Italian tuna packed in olive oil, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, chopped
¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
½ red onion, chopped
lemon, juiced
¼ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the tuna, chickpeas, olives, parsley, red onion, lemon juice, and feta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

INDIAN-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



Indian-Style Grilled Chicken Salad image

Grilled tandoori chicken on a fresh salad with a little tangy lemon dressing. You can find the tandoori spice at any Indian store or possibly a local grocery store.

Provided by Aisha

Categories     Salad

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
3 ½ tablespoons tandoori paste
½ teaspoon ground oregano
1 dash balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
5 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups chopped lettuce
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
¾ cup sliced radishes
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
½ cup chopped green bell pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Combine the hot sauce, chili powder, coriander, tandoori paste, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice, and oil in a small bowl. Coat each piece of chicken with the sauce, then discard remaining sauce. Cook the chicken on the grill until juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Set chicken aside.
  • Prepare the dressing by mixing the lemon juice, vinegar, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
  • For the salad, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, radishes, carrots, and pepper in a large bowl. Slice the cooked chicken and add to the salad. Toss gently with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1500.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna or chicken: Opt for solid white tuna packed in water or canned chicken that is low in sodium.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Dice your preferred veggies, such as celery, onion, and bell peppers, for a crisp and flavorful salad.
  • Add some crunch: Incorporate nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, for a textural contrast.
  • Experiment with seasonings: Adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and other spices to your taste.
  • Use a creamy base: Mayonnaise is the classic choice, but you can also use Greek yogurt or avocado for a healthier option.
  • Chill before serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Indian tuna or chicken salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a sandwich filling, salad topping, or snack. With its blend of flavors and textures, this salad is a delightful addition to any meal. So, whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch option or a flavorful side dish, give this Indian-inspired salad a try!

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