Best 8 Tasty Tuna Tater Salad Recipes

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**Discover the delightful Tuna Tater Salad, a harmonious blend of tuna, baby potatoes, celery, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, dill, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, all enveloped in a symphony of flavors.**

**Dive into the captivating world of culinary creations with Tuna Tater Salad, a versatile dish that takes center stage as a refreshing salad, a hearty sandwich filling, or a delectable dip.**

**Explore a medley of recipe variations, each offering a unique twist on the classic: **

- **Traditional Tuna Tater Salad:** Experience the timeless flavors of the original recipe, a harmonious blend of tuna, baby potatoes, celery, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, dill, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, all coming together to create a flavor sensation.

- **Avocado Tuna Tater Salad:** Embark on a journey of creamy indulgence with the Avocado Tuna Tater Salad. Creamy avocados lend their velvety texture and rich flavor to the classic tuna tater salad, creating a luscious and satisfying experience.

- **Mediterranean Tuna Tater Salad:** Transport your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean with this delightful salad. Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-herb dressing infuse the salad with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

- **Spicy Tuna Tater Salad:** Ignite your taste buds with the Spicy Tuna Tater Salad. A fiery blend of jalapeños, cayenne pepper, and a touch of Sriracha sauce adds a thrilling kick to the classic tuna tater salad, creating a dish that packs a punch.

- **Tuna Tater Salad Sandwich:** Elevate your lunchtime routine with the Tuna Tater Salad Sandwich. Flaky tuna, tender baby potatoes, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing are sandwiched between two slices of crusty bread, creating a satisfying and portable meal.

- **Tuna Tater Salad Dip:** Transform your gatherings into memorable occasions with the Tuna Tater Salad Dip. A creamy and flavorful dip made with tuna, baby potatoes, celery, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing, served with an assortment of crispy crackers, vegetable crudités, or tortilla chips.

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

THE BEST TUNA SALAD



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I never get tired of an excellent tuna salad recipe, and of the hundreds of versions I've made, this version is the best. Serve on toast, crackers, a bed of greens, or grilled as a very delicious tuna melt.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in water (drained (see note 1))
1 cup mayonnaise (or less to taste (see note 2))
1/3 cup celery (finely chopped (about 1 rib))
2 tablespoons red onion (minced, about 2 small slices)
2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish ((see note 3))
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, and garlic.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately or cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 kcal, ServingSize 0.5 cup, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 516 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD



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This easy tuna salad recipe is perfect in tuna salad sandwiches or next to some coleslaw!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Fish     Lunch     Snack

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces white flaked tuna ( in water, drained)
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 dill pickles (finely chopped)
1 stalk celery (finely diced)
1 green onion (sliced)
1 teaspoon dijon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna well.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Use to top a salad, in sandwiches or to add to pasta salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 783 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DROP DEAD DELICIOUS TUNA SALAD



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This is the BEST tuna salad ever! The last recipe you'll try. This has been in my family for generations, now it can be in yours!

Provided by Rachel Lewis

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups mayonnaise
4 stalks celery, diced
½ cup sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, lemon juice, mayonnaise, celery and pickle relish. Mix together well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 70.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 775.1 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD



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Tuna salad is a classic go-to for quick lunches and snacks. This tuna salad recipe is made with canned tuna, mayo, celery, onion, and lemon, and can be customized in dozens of ways. It's creamy, filling, and easy to make!

Provided by Sally Vargas

Categories     Lunch     Salad     Sandwich     Budget     Pantry Meal     Quick and Easy

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in water
1 rib celery, diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna: Open the can and hold it over the sink. Tilt the can and press on the lid to allow the water in the can to drain.
  • Serve how you like it: Spoon tuna salad onto slices of bread to make a sandwich, scoop onto crackers for a snack, or serve it atop a bed of salad greens for a healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 539 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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)

BEST EVER TUNA SALAD



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Creamy, delicious tuna salad with a surprise ingredient!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, shredded
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sour cream
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
¾ cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop finely.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, crabmeat, mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard. Stir in chopped egg, dill weed, lemon pepper, dill and sweet relish and chopped onion. Mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 260.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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

SIMON'S FAMOUS TUNA SALAD



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This nicely seasoned tuna salad from Simon Seitz of Highland, New York makes for a simple and satisfying lunch. Crunchy carrots give it a unique and tasty twist you'll love.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (5 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
10 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
5 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For each sandwich, layer a slice of toast with a lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup tuna salad. Top with a second slice of toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Freshest Ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the tuna and vegetables.
  • Use Good Quality Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is a key ingredient in tuna tater salad, so use a good quality brand that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't Overcook the Potatoes: Potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Add Veggies for Crunch and Color: Vegetables like celery, onion, and cucumber add a nice crunch and color to the salad.
  • Season to Taste: Be sure to season the salad with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.
  • Chill Before Serving: Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve with Crackers or Bread: Serve the tuna tater salad with crackers or bread for a complete meal or snack.

Conclusion:

Tuna tater salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, tangy dressing, tender potatoes, and flavorful tuna, this salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch option. Experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to create your own unique version of this timeless recipe.

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