Best 7 Tasty Tuna Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of our curated collection of tuna salad recipes, a classic dish that offers a symphony of textures and tastes. From the creamy and tangy to the crunchy and refreshing, these recipes cater to diverse palates and preferences. Dive into the classic Tuna Salad with Celery and Onion, a timeless recipe that combines tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, and seasonings for a simple yet satisfying meal. For a refreshing twist, try the Mediterranean Tuna Salad, which incorporates a burst of Mediterranean flavors with ingredients like kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. If you're craving a creamy and flavorful treat, the Avocado Tuna Salad is a must-try, featuring ripe avocado, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a rich and satisfying experience.

For a healthier alternative, the Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad offers a lighter and protein-packed option, combining tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs for a nutritious and delicious meal. And for a taste of the Orient, the Asian Tuna Salad introduces a fusion of flavors with ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger, creating a delightful harmony of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Each recipe is carefully crafted to provide a unique and delectable tuna salad experience, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary desires.

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EASY (AND TASTY) TUNA SALAD FOR ONE



Easy (And Tasty) Tuna Salad for One image

I made this up all by myself. My mom and I are big tuna eaters. I eat tuna everyday and I find this to be the EASIEST and TASTIEST way I can possibly make my tuna salad for my lunch everyday. It's very quick and takes me about 5 minutes, it's also low fat and good for you. My mom tells me all the time that she loves it. I enjoy it as well, I eat this tuna salad nearly every day for lunch at school. I eat it with crackers, on bread or plain with some fruit, the Mrs. Dash gives it a great flavor, I always keep Mrs. Dash on hand. I hope you like it. It's a recipe concocted by a 15 year old chef. lol.

Provided by GloriaAnn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained (I prefer Starkist Albacore Tuna, in the single serving cans)
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise (or fat free)
1 teaspoon honey mustard (use a little more if tuna salad is too dry, I use a teaspoonful)
1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 baby carrots, chopped (optional)
sweet relish (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain your tuna well.
  • Scoop into a bowl with a fork and flake it well with your fork, breaking up the larger chunks of tuna.
  • Add remaining ingredients and enjoy.
  • Whenever I'm in a hurry I just use the mayonnaise, honey mustard and Mrs. Dash.
  • When I have time I add the carrot which gives it a nice crunch.
  • Eat it on 2 slices of whole wheat bread, with tortilla chips, or with crackers.
  • Sometimes I just eat it plain it tastes just fine that way.

TUNA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Tuna Salad With Roasted Veggies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: green beans, baby potato, lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, garlic, red bell pepper, mixed greens salad, hard-boiled egg, balsamic vinaigrette, tuna, celery, greek yogurt, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup green beans, trimmed
2 cups baby potato, halved
1 lemon, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon pepper, plus more to tate
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
mixed greens salad
hard-boiled egg, optional
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette, optional
10 oz tuna, canned, drained
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ cup greek yogurt
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add the green beans, potatoes, and lemon.
  • Drizzle the vegetables with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, thyme, and garlic. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Add the bell pepper halves to the center of the baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
  • Roast for 20 minutes until vegetables are golden brown. Let cool.
  • Make the tuna salad: combine the tuna, celery, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, and parsley in a medium bowl.
  • Add a large handful of greens to 2 bowls. Divide the roasted vegetables and bell pepper halves between the bowls. Add a hard-boiled egg, if desired. Scoop the tuna salad into the bell peppers.
  • Serve with a balsamic vinaigrette, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 14 grams

EASY AND TASTY TUNA SALAD



Easy and Tasty Tuna Salad image

Great for sandwiches, serving on greens, or halves of ripe tomatoes. The capers and roasted peppers give a really nice flavor that is great for a change from the ordinary.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers
1 tablespoon small caper
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 -2 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped
1 pinch black pepper
salad greens or halved ripe tomatoes (your choice to serve with) (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • serve on toast, rolls, salad greens, or halves of ripe tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.5, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 21.9

TASTY TUNA TATER SALAD



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This is definitely not your traditional potato salad recipe, but it's delicious! By adding the Italian and ranch dressing to the warm potatoes, the potatoes really soak up a ton of flavor. Adding lemon to the tuna does really help take away some of the "fishy" taste. I really love the crunch you get from the veggies. This salad...

Provided by Pat Morris

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can(s) ( 5 ounce can) solid white albacore tuna (mom used flaked tuna - i like albacore), drained
3 c (about 2 large) potatoes cubed, and cooked until fork tender, drain and put in a large bowl.
2 boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 c onion, chopped (approximately 1 small onion)
1/2 c celery, minced (2 stalks)
1/2 c carrot coarsely minced (1 small carrot)
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/4 bell pepper)
3 Tbsp sweet relish (i use mt. olive sweet relish; of course mom made her own.)
1/2 c lite buttermilk ranch dressing (put on drained potatoes while still hot - absorbs flavor better)
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
2 Tbsp creamy lite italian dressing (i use olive garden lite italian dressing -it isn't real strong)
salt and pepper, to taste.
optional garnishes (makes it tasty, crunchy and pretty)**

Steps:

  • 1. Place drained, cooked and cubed potatoes in a large bowl.
  • 2. Put drained tuna in a small bowl with the 2 teaspoons of lemon juice; stir well and set aside while you add other ingredients to the potatoes. Adding lemon juice helps to get rid of the fishy taste of the tuna.
  • 3. Add the sweet relish, mustard, ranch and Italian dressings to potatoes while they are hot. Gently stir to coat the potatoes. Be careful, as they break up if handled roughly while hot.
  • 4. Add the tuna and boiled eggs to the potato mixture. Stir in the chopped and minced veggies -onion, celery, carrot and red bell pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Mix well. Can serve at room temperature or cold. It is even better the next day or two, as the flavors meld in the refrigerator.
  • 6. Serve on a bed of lettuce with or without the optional garnishes. Enjoy!!
  • 7. ***Optional Garnishes • A sprinkling of shredded Cheddar Cheese • Tri-color tortilla strips placed on top • A couple of Capelle Tomatoes, cut in half and placed on the side of the plate (since tomatoes aren't in season; these seem to have better, fresher taste than some you buy in the stores)

VEGGIE ROAST AND TUNA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Veggie Roast And Tuna Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: tahini, harissa paste, pomegranate molasses, brine, salt, tuna, red bell pepper, brussels sprouts, olive oil, Za'atar spice mix, balsamic vinegar, salt, fresh parsley, Za'atar, balsamic vinegar, red chili flakes, garlic, shallot, caper, olive oil, bread croutons

Provided by Elizabeth Mathew

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 teaspoons tahini
1 ½ teaspoons harissa paste
1 ½ teaspoons pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon brine, from pickled olives
salt, as needed
1 cup tuna, canned
1 red bell pepper, cubed
2 ½ cups brussels sprouts, cut into halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Za'atar spice mix
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
salt, to taste
1 handful fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Za'atar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 cloves garlic, cut into thin slivers
1 shallot, sliced thin
2 teaspoons caper
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup bread croutons, toasted, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Roast the brussel sprouts and bell pepper with za'atar, salt, olive oil and balsamic vinegar at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or more, depending on how charred you like your veggies.
  • Once the veggies are roasted, take a salad bowl and mix the sprouts, bell pepper and canned tuna together. Then, mix together dressing ingredients and, once combined, toss salad in this.
  • Fry a few capers and slivers of small onions and garlic in olive oil and add this on top of the salad.
  • Finish the salad with a final dash of balsamic vinegar, toasted bread croutons, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, za'atar spice mix and red chilli flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 14 grams

HEALTHY AND TASTY WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD



Healthy and Tasty White Bean and Tuna Salad image

This salad takes a little to assemble. But it's nutritional content (chock full of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids) and fantastic taste are well worth it. We're finding out that beans are one of the best foods there is - adding only three cups a week can lower your cholesterol, decrease your cancer risk, and can even promote weight loss. The Omega-3's in tuna increase your good cholesterol, are heart and brain healthy. I've adapted it from a recipe that originally ran in the New York Times.

Provided by mlbelgard

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced (equal to about 1/4 -1/3 cup depending on your preference)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar, plus
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in water, drained (I prefer salt free, opting instead to add my own)
1 (15 ounce) can white beans. i prefer goya's small white beans, but you can use Cannellini (Habichuelas Blancas) or 1 (15 ounce) can borlotti beans
3 fresh sage leaves, slivered (You can buy fresh sage in small plastic containers, keep it towards the back of your fridge and it w)
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper (I like using a coarse ground sea salt, Alea is my new favorite)
1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (If you aren't calorie conscious splurge, and use 4 tablespoons, besides olive oil is sooooo good for)
cucumbers (to garnish) or tomatoes, slices (to garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Place the onion in a bowl and add 2 teaspoons of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels. This rids the onion of it's sharpness. If you LIKE the sharpness- omit this step!
  • 2. In a medium bowl or salad bowl, combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.
  • 3. In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the remaining vinegar, salt to taste, freshly ground pepper, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil. Toss with the tuna and beans and serve, garnishing each plate with cucumber or tomato slices.
  • This keeps well in the refrigerator for several days. I've served leftovers on slabs of French bread, hollowed out in the middle (so the beans don't roll), brushed with olive oil and toasted in the oven (toast the bread, then add the beans.) My guests couldn't get enough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 394.4, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 2.2, Protein 38.9

TASTY TUNA PASTA SALAD



Tasty Tuna Pasta Salad image

I put this together cleaning out the pantry and it is O so tasty! I make this all the time now and it will go with just about anything. You have to make sure you let this cure in the frig overnight and get very happy before diggin' in. (The salad seasoning has salt, pepper, romano cheese, sesame seed, poppy seed, paprika, garlic, celery seed, and red pepper in it.)

Provided by tdutch

Categories     Weeknight

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb elbow macaroni (large ribbed pasta works better)
1 cup sweet peas (preferably frozen)
6 1/2 ounces tuna in water (if you use the foil packs you don't have to drain)
1 cup red onion (chopped)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Salad Supreme dry seasoning (McCormick)

Steps:

  • 1) Boil pasta to al dente (8-10 mins).
  • 2) Drain pasta.
  • 3) Cook frozen peas mirowave for approx 3 mins; cool under cold water and drain.
  • 3) Add all ingredients to a large bowl; adjust mayo based on your preferences.
  • 4) Fold and mix well; seal bowl with lid.
  • 5) Put in frig overnight.
  • 6) Enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and is labeled "dolphin-safe."
  • Flake the tuna with a fork before adding it to the salad. This will help to break up the tuna and make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
  • Add mayonnaise, celery, onion, and salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other ingredients, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, chopped pickles, or chopped walnuts.
  • Mix the tuna salad until it is well combined. Be careful not to overmix, or the tuna salad will become mushy.
  • Serve the tuna salad immediately on bread, crackers, or lettuce leaves. You can also use it as a sandwich filling or as a dip for vegetables.

Conclusion:

Tuna salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it is also perfect for picnics and potlucks. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious tuna salad that everyone will enjoy.

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