Best 7 Veggie Loaded Tangy Tuna Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tangy tuna salad - a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This versatile dish showcases the perfect harmony between tuna's delicate savoriness and a symphony of crunchy vegetables. With three exciting variations to choose from, this recipe caters to diverse preferences. Our classic tangy tuna salad is a timeless delight, while the avocado and corn-infused version adds a creamy richness and a touch of sweetness. For those seeking a spicy kick, the jalapeño and cilantro-spiked rendition delivers an invigorating zest. Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavors. So, embark on this culinary journey and discover your favorite tangy tuna salad symphony.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

HOMEMADE TUNA SALAD



Homemade Tuna Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 29m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 1/2 teaspoons sliced green onion tops (green parts only)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lettuce cups or sliced bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 (12-ounce) portions tuna steak
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
6 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1/4 cup sliced pimento stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • Set a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, season the tuna steaks on both sides with the salt and white pepper. Place the seasoned tuna in the saute pan and cook, undisturbed for 5 minutes. Turn the fish over and cook for another 5 minutes. The fish should be just cooked through. Remove the tuna from the pan and allow to rest for 3 to 4 minutes. Flake the tuna steaks into small pieces, place in a medium bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Use a spatula or large spoon to toss the ingredients until well blended. Serve in lettuce cups, or with your favorite sliced bread for sandwiches.

TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD



Tuna and Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ribs celery from the heart with leafy tops, chopped
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
One 15-ounce can chick peas, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
Two 6-ounce cans Italian tuna, drained
2 lemons
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine celery, tomatoes, chick peas, onions, parsley and olives. Flake tuna and add to the salad. Dress salad with juice of 2 lemons and about 1/3 cup olive oil. Season the salad with salt and pepper and toss.

TUNA TATAKI SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

4 ounces rice wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger
1/2 stalk lemongrass, smashed and chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
20 ounces seedless watermelon, skin on, sliced 3/4-inch thick, (use center wheel of the watermelon)
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 tablespoon sliced shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
1 tablespoon water
1-ounce soy sauce
1-ounce lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon mirin
1-ounce rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon yuzu juice
1-ounce sugar
2 1/2 ounces canola oil
12 ounces fresh ahi tuna, sashimi quality, 4 (3-ounce) portions
2 teaspoons togarashi
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 cups mesclun greens
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup daikon sprouts
3/4 cup medium diced jicama
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped wasabi peas
1/2 cup Lemon Wasabi Dressing
1 avocado, pitted and skin removed
1 avocado, pitted and skin removed
1 1/2 cups diced Grilled Watermelon

Steps:

  • For the Grilled Watermelon: In a saucepan, add rice wine vinegar, ginger, lemongrass and sugar, and bring to a boil. Turn it off and let it cool down. Marinate watermelon in this syrup for 2 hours. You must rotate the watermelon every half an hour so all sides get equally marinated. In a hot grill sear each slice of watermelon for 2 minutes on both sides. Remove from grill, take the skin off, cut in large dice and set aside.
  • For the Dressing: In a saute pan on low heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and slowly caramelize the shallots. In a small bowl dissolve the wasabi powder in the water to create a thick paste. Add all the ingredients except the canola oil into a blender and mix until smooth. With the blender running, add the canola oil in a steady stream to create an emulsion. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • For the Tuna and assembly:
  • Season the tuna portions with togarashi, salt and ground pepper. Sear the tuna in canola oil on all sides and cut each into 5 even slices, set aside. Meanwhile, place the mesclun in a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add daikon sprouts, jicama, wasabi peas and Lemon Wasabi Dressing, and toss it. Slice 16 thin avocado slices. Distribute the salad in equal amounts on 4 serving plates. Top with each 4 avocado slices, and arrange slices of tuna on top. Garnish the plate with the diced watermelon around the salad.

CREAMY VEGGIE TUNA PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Veggie Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lemon, lemon, small red onion, small yellow bell pepper, small red bell pepper, celery stalks, carrots, solid white canned tuna in water, dried farfalle pasta, celery, whole cumin seeds, ground turmeric, white vinegar, dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, large fresh basil leaves, fresh chives, reserved carrot tops and stem

Provided by Hellmann's

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
½ small red onion, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
3 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, grated, tops reserved for dressing
12 oz solid white canned tuna in water, drained
8 oz dried farfalle pasta, cooked acording to package instructions
¼ cup celery, finely chopped
½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds, lightly toasted
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
⅓ cup Hellmann's® Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, finely chopped
reserved carrot tops and stem, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and red onion. Let pickle for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the stems from the yellow and red bell peppers. Cut off the sides of the peppers, keeping the seeds and tops intact in the centers, then slice into strips and dice into small pieces. Transfer the bell peppers to the bowl with the pickled onion, along with the diced celery, grated carrots, tuna, and pasta. Toss to combine.
  • Make the herb mayo dressing: In a small bowl, combine the cumin seeds, turmeric, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, basil, chives, and carrot tops. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
  • Garnish with the celery leaves and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 8 grams

VEGGIE LOADED TUNA SALAD



Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad image

Make and share this Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gardening Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained & flaked
1/2 cup sweet bell pepper, finely chopped (red, orange, yellow, or any combination)
1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon sweet relish
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
additional salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine mayo, honey mustard, relish, s alt and pepper, and mix well. Then stir the tuna into this mixture. Finally, fold in all the veggies. If you like, season to taste with some more salt and pepper. Mmmmmm!

TANGY TUNA SALAD



Tangy Tuna Salad image

This tuna salad gets its bright flavor from two good-for-you ingredients: Greek yogurt and shredded apple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper
1 can (5 ounces) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 stalk celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
Whole-wheat bread, red onion, cucumber, and alfalfa sprouts, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, celery, and apple. Serve with bread, onion, cucumber, and sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine.
  • Be sure to drain the tuna well before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute another crunchy vegetable, such as carrots, radishes, or bell peppers.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped cucumber, tomatoes, or avocado.
  • For a tangy flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to the salad. You can also add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  • If you're serving the salad as a main course, you can add a scoop of cooked rice or quinoa.

Conclusion:

Veggie-loaded tangy tuna salad is an easy-to-make, healthy, and delicious lunch or dinner option. This salad is packed with protein, vegetables, and flavor, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tuna salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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