Best 8 Tuna Salad With Curry Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing tuna salad with curry, a delightful dish that blends the classic flavors of tuna salad with an exotic twist of curry. This recipe offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, featuring succulent tuna, crunchy celery, sweet red onion, and a creamy, flavorful dressing infused with aromatic curry powder. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Additionally, we present a collection of diverse tuna salad recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. Discover the zesty Tuna Salad with Lemon and Dill, where the bright acidity of lemon and the refreshing notes of dill complement the tuna's delicate flavor. For a Mediterranean-inspired twist, try the Tuna Salad with Feta and Olives, where salty feta cheese and briny olives add a savory dimension to the salad. If you prefer a spicy kick, the Tuna Salad with Sriracha and Avocado offers a fiery blend of heat and creaminess, while the Tuna Salad with Grapes and Walnuts provides a sweet and crunchy contrast to the tuna.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED TUNA SALAD



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If you love quick lunches, you're going to adore this easy Curried Tuna Salad! Made with canned tuna, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and curry powder, it's full of flavor and comes together in about 5 minutes.

Provided by Erin

Categories     lunch

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 oz. tuna ((2 5 oz. cans); in water, drained)
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp shallot (minced)
2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
2 tbsp golden raisins
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp lime juice
1 scallion (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain the water from both cans of tuna, then use a fork to transfer the tuna into a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, stir the yogurt, shallot, cilantro, raisins, curry powder, lime juice, and scallion together. Then, add the tuna to that bowl and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy on a salad, sandwich or a lettuce wrap!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CINNAMON-CURRY TUNA SALAD



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A very simple but delightfully wonderful and versatile tuna salad. Excellent for hors d'oeuvres, it also makes a great sandwich or snack.

Provided by Dave Baker

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (5 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, lemon juice, cinnamon, curry powder, pepper, and salt. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 145.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BARBIE'S TUNA SALAD



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This is a really great tuna salad recipe I got from a friend who used it in her catering service business many years ago. The secret ingredients are the curry and Parmesan cheese! Odd combinations but this makes a terrific tuna sandwich! She used it for an appetizer with gourmet crackers and people always wanted her recipe. I have never tasted another tuna salad quite like this one, and it has been my favorite recipe for tuna salad for many, many years.

Provided by TANAQUIL

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 ounce) can white tuna, drained and flaked
6 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
⅛ teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon curry powder
1 pinch garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, mayonnaise, relish, Parmesan cheese, and onion flakes. Season with parsley, dill, curry powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and serve with crackers or on a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 254.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CURRY & PARMESAN TUNA SALAD



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I absolutely LOVE tuna salad. With this recipe, I brought together all of my favorite things to make the best tuna salad sandwich ever! -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices whole wheat bread

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Spread over two slices of bread. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

CURRIED TUNA SALAD



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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

CURRIED TUNA SANDWICHES



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If you're looking for a change from traditional tuna sandwiches, try this recipe I developed. It includes my favorite ingredients from a few different tuna salad recipes, including apples, raisins and curry. The first time I combined them, I loved the results!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
2 sandwich rolls, split
Additional mayonnaise, optional
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; add tuna and mix well. Spread rolls with additional mayonnaise if desired; top each with 1/2 cup tuna mixture and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRY APPLE TUNA SALAD



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This is my mother's tuna salad. I added the walnuts after I married a man who loves nuts. Melt it with cheese on an English muffin or a piece of rye for a quick lunch.

Provided by Chaya

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water
1 green apple, cored and chopped
1 cup crushed walnuts
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (canola is great)
2 -3 pinches curry powder

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, apples and walnuts with a fork in a medium bowl.
  • Add mustard and mayonnaise to taste (amounts are suggestions).
  • Shake in curry powder and mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 449.2, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.6, Protein 25.1

Tips:

  • Use canned tuna packed in oil: This will give your tuna salad a richer flavor and help to keep it moist. If you're using canned tuna packed in water, be sure to drain it thoroughly before using.
  • Choose fresh, crisp vegetables: The vegetables are an important part of tuna salad, so be sure to choose fresh, crisp ones. Celery, onion, and cucumber are all good choices.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise: The mayonnaise is another important ingredient in tuna salad, so be sure to use a good quality one. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with real eggs and oil.
  • Season your tuna salad to taste: Tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be seasoned to your liking. Add salt, pepper, and any other spices that you enjoy.
  • Chill your tuna salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Tuna salad is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it can also be used as a sandwich filling or on a salad. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious tuna salad that everyone will love.

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