Best 11 Italian Tuna Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our delectable Italian Tuna Salad. This classic dish, known as "Insalata di Tonno" in Italian, is a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. Crafted with premium ingredients, our tuna salad is a harmonious blend of tender tuna, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that tantalizes the senses. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing lunch option or a delightful appetizer to impress your guests, this Italian Tuna Salad is sure to steal the show. With our step-by-step guide and variations, you'll be able to whip up this culinary masterpiece in no time, bringing a taste of Italy right to your table.

Dive into the depths of our meticulously curated recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic Italian Tuna Salad. From the traditional version, featuring a simple yet flavorful dressing, to the more adventurous variations that incorporate capers, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, our collection caters to every palate. Discover the vibrant Mediterranean Tuna Salad, bursting with the freshness of cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, or indulge in the creamy delight of Tuna Salad with Avocado and Lemon Dressing. For those seeking a healthier alternative, our recipes for Low-Fat Italian Tuna Salad and Tuna and White Bean Salad provide a satisfying and nutritious meal. With our detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create these culinary masterpieces with ease, impressing your family and friends with your newfound culinary skills.

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ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
One 6.35-ounce jar olive oil-packed tuna, drained
2 cups baby arugula
2 small treviso, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Belgian endive, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small bulb fennel, shaved on a mandoline or sliced thinly with a knife
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, capers and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. While continuing to whisk, drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream. Whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the beans to the dressing and mash gently with a spoon. Add the tuna, flaking it with a fork into bite-size pieces. Toss lightly to coat. Top the tuna mixture with the arugula, treviso, endive, shaved fennel, parsley leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using your hands, toss the salad together, bringing the dressing up from the bottom of the bowl until everything is coated evenly.

ITALIAN-STYLE TUNA SALAD



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Italian bread, tomato cubes, capers, tuna, olive oil, olives, onion, and cucumber make this an extravagant and exotic salad!

Provided by BR Cook

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 slices Italian bread, cubed
3 tomatoes, cut into small pieces
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
20 black olives
1 tablespoon capers

Steps:

  • Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper together for the dressing.
  • Mix bread, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, tuna, olives, and capers together gently. Pour dressing on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 402.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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"This fresh, colorful salad has a nice crunch," reports Lois Gelzer of Standish, Maine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 cans (5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chunk white tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add dressing and toss to coat. Fold in tuna. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN TUNA PASTA SALAD



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My husband was fond of fish, so I was always looking for new recipes. When we had this dish at an Italian friend's home, I got the recipe. It is a good choice for potluck suppers or picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups cooked small shell pasta
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained
6 tablespoons creamy Italian salad dressing
Lettuce leaf, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, carrots, zucchini, tuna and salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

ITALIAN BEAN AND TUNA SALAD



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For a new take on tuna, team it with a variety of colorful veggies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (19 or 15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans or 1 can (16 oz) navy beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (6 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen cut green beans, cooked, rinsed with cold water
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup reduced-calorie or fat-free Italian dressing
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Lettuce leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except lettuce. Refrigerate 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Just before serving, place lettuce in serving bowl; spoon salad on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN TUNA PASTA SALAD



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I used to love Tuna Helper's Pasta Salad and was so disappointed when they discontinued it. Over the years I've kicked around different ideas. This is what I think is a fairly close approximation to it.

Provided by Dooners

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 lb cooked spiral shaped pasta
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 cup frozen peas, cooked
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 (5/8 ounce) packet Italian salad dressing mix
milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine Miracle Whip dressing and packet of Italian dressing mix. If mixture is too thick, thin with some milk until desired consistency.
  • Add minced onion, tuna, and peas. Mix well.
  • Add cooked pasta.
  • Toss to coat pasta and chill in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 59.8, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 19.3

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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This is so good, and it's much lower in fat than regular tuna salad. I saw a few versions of this, but this one is a bit different. I don't use as much red onion, usually about 1/2 the amount called for, but I posted it in its original amounts.

Provided by JenPo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (12 ounce) cans solid albacore tuna, drained
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • The way it is pictured served in the recipe is stuffed in a round loaf cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 805.1, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2, Protein 27

CONDIGLIONE (ITALIAN TUNA SALAD)



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In the hot, humid summer months, I prefer to have a cool, refreshing salad for dinner. This happens to be one of my favorites.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in vegetable oil, drained
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 large romaine lettuce leaves
2 large hard-cooked eggs, quartered lengthwise
1/4 cup oil-cured green olives, pitted
2 ounces asiago cheese, coarsely grated (or parmesan cheese)

Steps:

  • Turn tuna out onto saucer without flaking.
  • Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon each oil and lemon juice and season lightly with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
  • Let stand at room temperature to marinate.
  • Just before serving, combine tomato, bell peppers, cucumber, onion, garlic, and herbs in mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tablespoon each oil and lemon juice and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Toss gently to combine.
  • Add tuna and toss once.
  • Make a bed of romaine leaves on serving platter and spoon salad on center.
  • Arrange eggs around edge and sprinkle with olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.7, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 203.1, Sodium 983.6, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5, Protein 35.7

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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Categories     Sandwich     Fish

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 sun dried tomatoes
1/4 red onion, minced
12oz. can solil white albacore tuna in water, drained
1 rib celery, chopped
1/4 cup pitted nicoise olives,
1 tbsp. capers
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
kosher salt and pepper

Steps:

  • cover sun-dried tomatoes with hot water in a bowl. Set aside until soft, about 20 minutes, then drain, chop and put in a medium bowl. To mellow the minced onion, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes then drain, pat dry ansd add to tomatoes. Add the tuna breaking it into large chunks, along with the celery, olives and capers and toss to combine. Add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil and toss again. Season with salt and pepper. Serve cold with bread or greeens if desired.

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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Yes, I am a Tuna snob because I only eat Albacore. I blame it on my little Momma because it's the only tuna she will buy. I really can eat this tuna right out of the can with nothing on it's that good. Of course, you can use any tuna you want but try a can of albacore and see what you think. This salad is a combination of 2...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 can(s) albacore tuna, drained (5 oz. cans)
1 bottle your favorite italian dressing
1/2 medium lettuce head, chopped
1 bag(s) romaine lettuce leaves or mixed greens
10 oz salami, julienned
1 can(s) black olives
1/2 medium purple onion or white, diced
12 small cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 roasted red peppers, diced (optional)
1/3 - 1/2 c pepperoncini's, sliced
12 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
TOPPING:
1/4 romano cheese, grated
1/2 - 1 c croutons, garlic

Steps:

  • 1. Drain your solid white Albacore Tuna in water or oil. Pour a small amount of Italian dressing over tuna to coat. Now flake up the tuna and set aside.
  • 2. Prepare your greens by rinsing and draining then chopping up and placing in a bowl. Next, all your remaining ingredients except your toppings including tuna and set aside till ready to serve.
  • 3. Add a little dressing right before serving or set dressing on table with the toppings.
  • 4. Here is one of the dressings that I love called Northern Italian w/basil & romano and Mezzetta's deli-sliced golden greek pepperoncini's that I use.
  • 5. 12/31/2014 ---- Served this tonight with our New Year's Eve dinner of Chicken Parmesan along with Eggnog Creme Brulee for dessert.

DAPHNE OZ'S ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Sandwich     Fish     Appetizer     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Healthy

Yield 5 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients:
2 cans High Quality Canned Tuna (packed in Olive Oil- drained)
1/2 Red Onion (sliced thin)
1 Red Bell Pepper (cored and then seeded and diced)
1 Apple (cored and diced)
2 ribs Celery (diced)
4 Scallions (thinly sliced)
1 clove Garlic (minced)
1/4 cup Green Olives (sliced)
1/2 bunch Flat Leaf Parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Head of romaine lettuce or other lettuce
10 slices Whole Grain Bread

Steps:

  • Procedure: Combine the tuna, red onion, red bell pepper, apple, celery, scallions, garlic, green olives and flat leaf parsley and toss together in a large bowl. Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl and pour over the tuna and vegetable mixture, and toss until just combined. Serve on bed of lettuce or on whole grain bread.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna packed in olive oil or spring water, as it tends to be of better quality and has a more delicate flavor.
  • Choose the right type of tuna: There are three main types of tuna used for canning: albacore, skipjack, and yellowfin. Albacore is considered the highest quality and has a mild, delicate flavor. Skipjack is a good budget-friendly option with a slightly stronger flavor. Yellowfin falls somewhere in between albacore and skipjack in terms of both flavor and price.
  • Don't overcook the tuna: Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and tough if overcooked. Flake the tuna gently with a fork to avoid breaking it up too much.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your tuna salad will be. Use ripe vegetables, herbs, and spices for the best flavor.
  • Season to taste: Once you've combined all of your ingredients, taste the salad and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Italian tuna salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a party or picnic. With its bright, fresh flavors and healthy ingredients, Italian tuna salad is a dish that everyone will love.

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