Best 16 Easy Tuna Salad Recipes
Searching for a quick and delicious meal option? Look no further than our guide to the perfect tuna salad recipe! This classic dish is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and versatility. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, tuna salad has something to offer everyone. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, you'll be able to create a tuna salad that's perfect for your taste buds. So, grab your fork and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with us as we explore the best tuna salad recipes out there.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD
A simple tuna pasta salad with bright flavors.
Provided by Matthew Francis
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook cavatappi at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Stir tuna, celery, onion, peas, parsley, olives, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into pasta. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and add hard-boiled eggs on top. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 133.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 512.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
EASY TOFU SALAD WITH TUNA AND WATERCRESS
Fresh tofu salad with a sesame, garlic and soy sauce dressing.
Provided by Emi Goya
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Layer the bean sprouts, tofu, tuna, watercress, tomatoes, and Japanese pickled radish in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside. Place the onion in a bowl.
- Heat the garlic in the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat until garlic is browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove garlic slices, then pour the hot oil over the onion. Stir in the soy sauce and pour dressing over the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1298.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
EASY (AND TASTY) TUNA SALAD FOR ONE
I made this up all by myself. My mom and I are big tuna eaters. I eat tuna everyday and I find this to be the EASIEST and TASTIEST way I can possibly make my tuna salad for my lunch everyday. It's very quick and takes me about 5 minutes, it's also low fat and good for you. My mom tells me all the time that she loves it. I enjoy it as well, I eat this tuna salad nearly every day for lunch at school. I eat it with crackers, on bread or plain with some fruit, the Mrs. Dash gives it a great flavor, I always keep Mrs. Dash on hand. I hope you like it. It's a recipe concocted by a 15 year old chef. lol.
Provided by GloriaAnn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain your tuna well.
- Scoop into a bowl with a fork and flake it well with your fork, breaking up the larger chunks of tuna.
- Add remaining ingredients and enjoy.
- Whenever I'm in a hurry I just use the mayonnaise, honey mustard and Mrs. Dash.
- When I have time I add the carrot which gives it a nice crunch.
- Eat it on 2 slices of whole wheat bread, with tortilla chips, or with crackers.
- Sometimes I just eat it plain it tastes just fine that way.
EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD
Pasta shells, tuna and veggies make this a satisfying lunch salad or even a light supper. It's convenient to prepare ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, celery, tuna, green pepper, peas, pimientos and onion. Combine the mayonnaise and salt; fold into salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SUPER-EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD
Definite crowd pleaser! This is THE pasta salad. Super easy to make. Ingredients are easy to keep on hand. Recipe is very easily doubled. It has become my signature side dish for barbecues.
Provided by Noreen LeBlanc Maher
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until chilled; drain.
- Mix pasta and salad dressing in a large bowl; fold tuna into the pasta mixture.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the salad is cold, at least 1/2 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 617.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
EASY TUNA SALAD WITHOUT MAYONNAISE
This no-mayo tuna salad goes great with pita chips or whatever kind of cracker you like. A perfect snack packed with protein and vegetables. Easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Provided by Katie Pitre
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine tuna, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add beans, cherry tomatoes, and scallions. Mix well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
QUICK AND EASY TUNA SALAD SANDWICH FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Make and share this Quick and Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich for Kids of All Ages recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jmdrag
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 6m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Empty tuna into bowl.
- Add mayonnaise and pickle relish.
- Mix well and taste. Add more mayo or pickle relish if necessary.
- Toast bread.
- Add lettuce, tuna chef and cheese.
EASY TUNA SALAD
Yummy and only takes a few minutes! I love lots of relish and the zing miracle whip gives it. You can save plenty of calories by using light miracle whip and more relish for a creamier texture.
Provided by biscuits03
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Chop boiled egg into small pieces.
- Add drained can of tuna.
- Add Light Miracle Whip and relish as desired.
- Spread on crackers for appetizers or bread for a sandwich.
EASY LOW/FAT FREE TUNA SALAD OR DIP
I discovered this when I didn't have any Dijonnaisse on hand so I was planning on putting half mustard and half mayo but after I just put the mustard in, I realized it tasted just as good. I eat this all the time now.
Provided by TVan8879
Categories Tuna
Time 7m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put 1/2 an onion in the food processor.
- Add about 2-3 tablespoons of mustard.
- Add relish to taste.
- Empty can of tuna
- Process for about 2 minutes or until completly combined.
- Sprinkle pepper and spread eat it with bread or use it as a dip.
EASY TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
I was in a rush to make a quick snack. This did the trick. Can also be used to put on top of lettuce for a salad instead.
Provided by victoria_g4
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix the tuna, tartar sauce, garlic and basil. Set to the side.
- In a skillet melt the butter on medium heat.
- When butter is melted add the bread and toast on both sides.
- After toasting bread put on a plate and top with mozzerella cheese slices, then tuna salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 1387.1, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 54.4
EASY VEGAN TUNA SALAD
Steps:
- Mash garbanzo beans with a fork, making sure to flatten all the beans. Mix with mayonnaise, dill pickles, green onion, celery, nutritional yeast, and soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 349.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
EASY AND TASTY TUNA SALAD
Great for sandwiches, serving on greens, or halves of ripe tomatoes. The capers and roasted peppers give a really nice flavor that is great for a change from the ordinary.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients.
- serve on toast, rolls, salad greens, or halves of ripe tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.5, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 21.9
EASY PEAS-Y TUNA SALAD IN ROMAINE CUPS
This salad features refreshing and fresh ingredients served in a romaine leaf. You can add any veggies you like. This recipe won second place in the Raiders of the Lost Pantry Contest, June 2013.
Provided by pamela t.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together except for peas.
- Add peas last, careful not to smash them. Place 1-2 T mixture in the middle of each romaine leaf.
- Grate lime zest over the top, if desired.
EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD
We make this easy pasta salad a lot in the summer - it's delicious at room temp or cold on hot days, and there's no mayo in it, so it travels well, too. We also make this during the winter, to remember what summer tasted like. It makes a great light lunch or dinner. Adapted from a Gourmet recipe.
Provided by Lizzie-Babette
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta to al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 tablespoon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice (or more, to taste) Mince garlic.
- Cut basil into thin strips.
- Chop scallions and tomatoes.
- Toast and chop nuts.
- In a large bowl toss together all ingredients except for pasta.
- Check and correct seasoning, lemon juice, and amount of olive oil.
- When pasta is done, add it to bowl and toss with combined ingredients.
- Check and correct seasonings again.
EASY CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD
This was one of the first dishes I learned to prepare MANY years ago when I was just getting interested in cooking. I know that there a many variations of chicken salad but this is the way my Mom did it so that's the way I do it.
Provided by Jeanne Benavidez
Categories Tuna Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In medium bowl, combine chicken or tuna, pickle relish, onion, celery, bell pepper, olives,and tomatoes. . Stir gently to combine.
- 2. Peel and roughly chop the hard boiled eggs into the mixture.
- 3. Add the salad dressing and gently fold all ingredients together
- 4. If serving immediately, fold in the lettuce; if not, fold it in just before serving.
- 5. This is great served in a hollowed out tomato, on your favorite bread or wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Use your imagination.
EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Easy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef bebzy
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 1/2 cup, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil pasta as directed on the package.
- Boil peas about 5-8 mins (you can boil with pasta) run under cold water when done.
- chop celery and onions
- mix pasta, peas, celery and onions together
- gently stir in mayo and season with seasoning salt to taste.
- refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Tuna: Opt for high-quality canned tuna packed in water or olive oil. Avoid tuna packed in oil if you're watching your calorie intake.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor. Avoid wilted or soggy ingredients.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the salad can make it mushy. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
- Add Some Crunch: Incorporate some crunchy elements like celery, chopped nuts, or crispy bread crumbs for added texture.
- Experiment with Herbs and Spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of your tuna salad. Dill, parsley, chives, lemon zest, and paprika are all great options.
Conclusion:
With its versatility and endless possibilities, tuna salad is a culinary delight that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a creative twist, there's a tuna salad out there to suit every taste. So, grab a can of tuna, gather your favorite ingredients, and let your creativity shine. From quick and easy weekday lunches to elegant party appetizers, tuna salad is a dish that will never disappoint.
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