Best 9 Veggie Tuna Salad Recipes

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Dive into the delightful world of plant-based cuisine with our tantalizing Veggie Tuna Salad! This innovative culinary creation offers a delectable twist on the classic tuna salad, crafted entirely from wholesome and nutritious plant-based ingredients. Experience a symphony of flavors and textures as you relish this guilt-free indulgence, perfect for health-conscious individuals, vegans, and vegetarians alike.

Within this comprehensive guide, you'll find an extensive collection of Veggie Tuna Salad recipes, each catering to different dietary preferences and taste profiles. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore variations such as the Classic Veggie Tuna Salad, bursting with the familiar flavors of celery, red onion, and a tangy mayonnaise-style dressing. For those seeking a zesty kick, the Spicy Veggie Tuna Salad infuses a fiery blend of jalapeños, cayenne pepper, and paprika, sure to ignite your taste buds.

If you're craving a Mediterranean twist, the Mediterranean Veggie Tuna Salad beckons with its vibrant mix of sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. Those with a penchant for Asian flavors will delight in the Asian Veggie Tuna Salad, where a harmonious balance of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar creates an irresistible umami experience.

For those seeking a gluten-free and low-carb alternative, the Keto Veggie Tuna Salad emerges as a culinary masterpiece. This protein-packed salad features a creamy avocado-based dressing, crunchy almonds, and a symphony of fresh herbs, offering a satisfying and guilt-free meal option.

Our final creation, the Vegan Veggie Tuna Salad, caters to the vegan community with its rich and creamy cashew-based dressing. This delectable salad showcases the versatility of plant-based ingredients, delivering a protein-packed and flavorful experience without compromising on taste.

With a symphony of flavors and textures, our Veggie Tuna Salad recipes offer something for every palate. Delve into this culinary adventure, embrace the goodness of plant-based ingredients, and discover a new favorite salad that nourishes your body and soul.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VEGGIE-LOADED TANGY TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-ounce) can or pouch albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup finely chopped red and yellow bell peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey mustard
2 teaspoons sweet relish
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cut bell peppers (for scooping)
Lettuce leaf "cups"

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!

MIXED VEGGIE TUNA SALAD SANDWICH



Mixed Veggie Tuna Salad Sandwich image

Mixed veggies perk up the classic tuna salad sandwich. Serve alongside fruit cups and your favorite chips. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (12 ounces) white water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
4 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Spoon tuna mixture onto bun bottoms; replace tops., Place each sandwich on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Fold foil around each sandwich and seal tightly; place packets on a baking sheet. , Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

VEGGIE TUNA SALAD



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Three-fourths veggies to one-fourth tuna. Spicy and wholesome! Great on whole wheat pita pockets with spring mix salad tucked in. Spoon onto crackers or make into sandwich; could be mixed into cooled spiral pasta.

Provided by Sara s

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
½ jicama root, peeled and diced
½ cup mayonnaise, or as needed
7 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
3 radishes, cut into matchsticks
2 tablespoons steak seasoning

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, jicama, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, parsley, radishes, and steak seasoning in a bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 984.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

FRUIT, VEGGIE, AND TUNA SALAD WRAP



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A quick and delicious recipe that can be eaten as a salad, a wrap, a sandwich, or however you choose. I find the apples and carrots add a nice sweetness, and the blueberries add a nice *pop.*

Provided by mao

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 large carrot, shredded
1 apple, cored and diced
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup fresh blueberries
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine the tuna with the mayonnaise in a bowl, and mix until well combined.
  • Mix together the spinach, carrot, apple, mozzarella cheese, and blueberries in a bowl, and gently fold in the tuna salad, making sure not to crush the blueberries.
  • Microwave the flour tortillas for about 10 seconds, until slightly warmed and pliable. Scoop about 1 1/2 cups of the spinach-tuna mixture into the center of each tortilla, fold up the bottom 2 inches to enclose the filling, wrap, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 639.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

TUNA & VEGGIE PASTA SALAD



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A quick & healthy pasta salad recipe with everything you need: veggies, whole grains and lean protein.

Provided by Concoctionista

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
4 ounces nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup Italian dressing
4 cups pasta, cooked, rinsed in cool water & drained (any pasta, I used wacky mac veggie spirals)
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen vegetables, cooked and cooled (I used california mix)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 dash celery salt
1 dash dill

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in water with a dash of salt.
  • Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl with a lid.
  • When pasta is cooked through, drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Add pasta to other ingredients & mix thoroughly.
  • Let sit in fridge for several hours before serving.
  • May be served over a garden salad, baked potato, with crackers. This recipe is versatile & can be tweaked to your taste. Could be made gluten free if use gluten free pasta.

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

VEGGIE LOADED TUNA SALAD



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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!

TUNA, VEGGIE & QUINOA SALAD



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A simple salad, but full of healthy ingredients. I love this perpared pilaf style (i.e. no dressing), but my hubby prefers it with the dressing. You can switch up the ingredients, too (I do quite often depending on what I have on hand!)

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     Grains

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
12 ounces tuna in water, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked corn kernel (frozen will work, just defrost first)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh herb (like parsley, cilantro, mint)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 orange, zest of
4 -6 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Combine quinoa & water in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil over medium high flame, then reduce flame to low and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, till water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 12-15 minutes.
  • Combine tuna, beans, corn, bell pepper, and herbs in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, zest, orange juice, and salt and pepper till smooth.
  • When quinoa is done cooking, let cool a few minutes, then combine with veggies in bowl. Drizzle with dressing (if using), stir to mix. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 231.2, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 24.5

DILL VEGGIE TUNA SALAD



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Perfect for summer, this tuna salad is delicious! It's a crowd pleaser, easy to multiply and perfect for potlucks or cook-outs.

Provided by Lilah Vidlund

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup small pasta shells, uncooked
1 (5 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped green onions
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 tablespoons ranch dressing
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and chill by rinsing with cold water.
  • Combine the cooled pasta, tuna, tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and celery in a salad bowl, and toss lightly to mix. Stir in the ranch dressing and dill, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 255.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm and fresh veggies: Veggies like chickpeas, bell peppers, carrots, and celery should be firm and crisp. Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and chives add a burst of flavor.
  • Drain chickpeas properly: Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess moisture before adding them to the salad. This prevents the salad from becoming watery.
  • Chop veggies evenly: Chop veggies into uniform pieces so they cook evenly and have a consistent texture.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife ensures clean and precise cuts, resulting in a more visually appealing salad.
  • Don't overcook the veggies: Overcooked veggies can become mushy and lose their nutritional value. Cook them until they are tender yet retain a slight crunch.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: A little dressing goes a long way. Add it gradually and mix well to coat the veggies evenly without making the salad soggy.

Conclusion:

Veggie tuna salad is a delicious and versatile dish that offers a healthy and satisfying meal option. Made with a variety of fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a flavorful dressing, this salad is packed with nutrients, fiber, and protein. It's a great way to enjoy a plant-based meal that's both nutritious and delicious. Whether served as a main course, a side dish, or a sandwich filling, veggie tuna salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick, easy, and healthy meal, give this veggie tuna salad a try!

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