Best 8 Crunchy Tuna Salad Recipes

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Crunchy tuna salad is a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you want to serve it as a sandwich filling, a main course salad, or a dip with crackers and vegetables, this recipe has you covered. With its combination of fresh and crunchy ingredients, your taste buds will be in for a treat. This recipe uses simple techniques and readily available ingredients to create a dish that's both delicious and visually appealing. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and guests with this incredible crunchy tuna salad recipe.

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

STACY'S CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD



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Why stick with just a traditional-style tuna salad when you can add crunch and texture with some awesome fresh veggies? Try my creation to mix it up for a fresh new change. Serve with crackers, on a bed of your favorite salad greens. Makes 2 generous portions or can easily make 3 to 4 salad portions. Enjoy!

Provided by Stacy Scott-Calcagni

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (5 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 medium Roma tomato, cored and diced
1 small shallot, diced
½ cup diced English cucumber
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced jicama
½ cup avocado ranch dressing, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Place tuna in a medium bowl. Add tomato, shallot, cucumber, carrot, jicama, salad dressing, cilantro, salt, and pepper; mix until blended. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Add lime juice and stir again to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1207.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

TART AND CRUNCHY FRESH TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large fresh tuna steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 lemons, thinly sliced, plus 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1/2 cup halved red grapes
1/4 cup toasted and chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put a large sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Arrange the lemon slices on the parchment, slightly overlapping, covering in an area just larger than the size of the tuna steaks. Season the tuna well on both sides with salt and pepper and arrange them directly on the lemon slices. Sprinkle the zest evenly over the tuna. Bring the 2 long sides of parchment together and fold down over the tuna; fold the ends of the parchment and tuck them under the fish like an envelope. Roast in the oven until cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes; the tuna should flake easily with a fork and is no longer pink in the center.
  • Open the parchment packet and let the tuna cool until it can be handled, then flake it with a fork. Transfer to a serving bowl along with any cooking juices it has released. Add the yogurt, grapes, and walnuts and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
  • Cook's Note: Serve this healthy salad on butter lettuce leaves, on a slice of toasted seedy whole wheat bread, with fresh cantaloupe slices, or eat straight out of the refrigerator with a fork!

CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD WITH SHOESTRING POTATOES



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My family has enjoyed this tuna salad for years. The salty crunch of the shoestring potatoes is a great complement to the creamy sweetness of the tuna and carrots. Add shoestring potatoes only at the very last moment as they become soggy after sitting. Make only as much as you will eat because these are not good as leftovers!

Provided by Linda B

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 ounce) can solid white tuna, drained
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup diced celery
1/4 cup minced onion
1 cup Miracle Whip (Mayonnaise is OK but flavor is better with Miracle Whip)
1 (4 ounce) can shoestring potatoes
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except shoe string potatoes together and refrigerate overnight.
  • Stir in shoestring potatoes just before serving.
  • Serve in lettuce lined bowl.
  • Note: cooking time is overnight refrigerating time.

CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD



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My husband and son don't really care for salads, but I can't seem to fix enough of this one. It makes a quick, refreshing lunch. -Pat Ashworth, Elk Grove, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tuna and peas. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Stir in chow mein noodles. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD



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Tasty dinner ready in 20 minutes! Combine tuna and other veggies folded in shoestring potatoes to make this crunchy dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (12-oz.) cans chunk light tuna in spring water, drained
2 cups julienne-cut (2x1/8x1/8-inch) jicama
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup coarsely shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 1/4 cups purchased ranch salad dressing
2 (1 3/4-oz.) cans shoestring potatoes

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine all ingredients except salad dressing and shoestring potatoes; mix well. Add dressing; mix well. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
  • Just before serving, fold in shoestring potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 3 g

CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD WITH TOMATOES



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On a hot summer day, there's nothing more refreshing than this salad. I grow a few tomato plants in my garden and the fresh-picked taste makes the dish even more of a treat. -Diane Selich, Vassar, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley or 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (12 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked
4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, celery, parsley and pepper. Stir in tuna. Serve with tomato wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 656mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY TUNA WALDORF SALAD



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A nice surprise to the traditional Waldorf Salad!

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can(s) 9 1/4 oz. can tuna, packed in water (drained and flaked)
1 large apple, cored and chopped
1/3 c celery, chopped
1/3 c walnuts, chopped
1/3 c raisins, currants or chopped pitted dates
1/2 c plain nonfat yogurt (or lowfat)
1/4 c mayonnaise
large lettuce leaves
1/2 c shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, apple, celery, walnuts and raisins; set aside.
  • 2. In a small bowl combine yogurt and mayonnaise. Add to tuna-fruit mixture; toss gently. Cover, chill before serving.
  • 3. To serve, line 4 salad plates with lettuce leaves. Sprinkle cheese over lettuce. Spoon tuna-fruit mixture on top of cheese.

CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fish     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Tuna     Celery     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 small jícama
1 large celery rib
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
a 6-ounce can tuna in olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
fresh lime juice to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel jícama. Cut enough jícama and celery into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1/3 cup each. Chop cilantro. Drain tuna and in a bowl with a fork break up flakes to desired consistency. Stir in jícama, celery, cilantro, mayonnaise, mustard, and lime juice.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for solid white albacore tuna packed in water or oil for the best flavor and texture.
  • Choose the right mayonnaise: Use a mayonnaise that you enjoy the taste of. There are many different brands and flavors of mayonnaise available, so experiment until you find one that you like.
  • Add some crunch: Celery, red onion, and cucumber are all great crunchy additions to tuna salad. You can also add nuts, seeds, or bread crumbs for a different texture.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
  • Chill before serving: Tuna salad is best served chilled. This allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Crunchy tuna salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, or it can be served as a side dish or appetizer. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a crunchy tuna salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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