Craving a hearty and wholesome meal that's both flavorful and nutritious? Look no further than this delightful Veggie Roast and Tuna Salad recipe duo. This culinary journey takes you through two distinct yet complementary dishes that are perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Step into a world of vibrant flavors with the Veggie Roast. This colorful medley of roasted vegetables, including carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and red onions, is seasoned to perfection with a harmonious blend of olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. The roasting process caramelizes the vegetables, enhancing their natural sweetness and creating a tantalizing aroma that will fill your kitchen.
Alongside the Veggie Roast, embark on a culinary expedition with the Tuna Salad. This classic dish gets a refreshing twist with the addition of crunchy celery, sweet red onion, and tangy capers. Dressed in a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce, seasoned with a hint of Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, this Tuna Salad strikes a perfect balance between richness and zest.
Whether you savor the Veggie Roast as a standalone dish or pair it with the Tuna Salad, this culinary duo promises a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Get ready to embark on a satisfying and nutritious culinary adventure with these two irresistible recipes.
ROASTED VEGGIE SUMMER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: carrot, baby potato, yellow squash, zucchini, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh oregano, garlic, radish, mixed greens salad, fresh cilantro, fresh flat-leaf parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lime, red wine vinegar
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add carrots, potatoes, yellow squash, and zucchini.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic, and mix to evenly coat the coat the vegetables. *Note: You may need to quarter the potatoes if they are too thick so they roast faster.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are golden brown.
- Make the chimichurri dressing: combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lime juice, and red wine vinegar in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add a large handful of greens to a large bowl. Top with the roasted vegetables and sliced radishes.
- Pour over the chimichurri dressing and toss until evenly distributed.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 10 grams
HEARTY ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: beets, olive oil, salt, red onion, carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, pepper, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, fresh parsley, mixed greens, walnuts, crumbled feta cheese
Provided by Julie Klink
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
- On a cutting board, cut the root end of the beet so it lays flat on the surface. Place the beet on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Wrap the foil around the beet and pinch the top of the foil together until the beet is sealed in. Repeat with the other 2 beets.
- On a sheet pan, place the onions, carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato.
- Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon pepper and ½ teaspoon salt. Toss the the vegetables until coated and spread them evenly in the pan.
- Create 3 circular spaces for the beets. Place the 3 beets on the pan.
- Bake for 1 hour until with vegetables begin to crisp and caramelize.
- In a large bowl, add ½ cup (120 ml) of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder, and whisk until emulsified. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Add the mixed greens, roasted vegetables, and the beets to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss until evenly incorporated.
- Serve with walnuts and feta.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 935 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 82 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 19 grams
CREAMY VEGGIE TUNA PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
VEGGIE ROAST AND TUNA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
VEGGIE-LOADED TANGY TUNA SALAD
Steps:
- Place flaked tuna in a medium bowl. Add veggies and mix well. Add mayo, honey mustard, relish, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Season with more salt and black pepper, to taste, if you like. Mmmmmm!
TUNA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD WITH MAPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bell pepper, sweet potato, brussels sprouts, red onion, fresh oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, spinach, feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, maple syrup
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Combine all vegetables (except spinach) in large bowl and stir.
- Add salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil for the salad and stir.
- Spread vegetables on baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
- To prepare the dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, and maple syrup in a small bowl and stir until well-combined.
- In a bowl, add spinach and any other greens you prefer. Sprinkle roasted vegetables and feta cheese over the top.
- Drizzle dressing over salad.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 13 grams
Tips:
- Choose Fresh Vegetables: For the veggie roast, select fresh, firm, and colorful vegetables. This will ensure they retain their flavor and texture during roasting.
- Roast Vegetables in Olive Oil: Olive oil is a healthy fat that helps the vegetables caramelize and brown. It also adds a delicious flavor to the roasted vegetables.
- Use Herbs and Spices: Season the vegetables with a variety of herbs and spices before roasting. This will enhance their flavor and make them more enjoyable.
- Make Sure the Vegetables Are Roasted Properly: The vegetables should be roasted until they are tender but still have a slight bite. Over-roasting will make them mushy and bland.
- Use High-Quality Tuna: For the tuna salad, choose high-quality tuna that is packed in oil or water. Avoid tuna that is packed in brine, as it will be too salty.
- Drain the Tuna Properly: Before adding the tuna to the salad, make sure to drain it thoroughly. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and mayonnaise for the tuna salad. This will give the salad the best flavor and texture.
- Serve the Salad Immediately: Tuna salad is best served immediately after it is made. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
The veggie roast and tuna salad recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The roasted vegetables are packed with flavor and nutrients, while the tuna salad is a classic lunchtime favorite. This recipe is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. Serve the veggie roast and tuna salad with a side of whole-grain bread or rice for a complete meal.
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