Best 6 Flavorful Tuna Salad With Green Olives Recipes

Tuna salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the basic ingredients include tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and onion. This recipe adds green olives for a salty and briny flavor that pairs perfectly with the tuna. The result is a flavorful and satisfying salad that is perfect for a quick and easy meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA SAUCE AND OLIVES

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Categories Salad Blender Bean Olive Side Quick & Easy Lemon Tuna Green Bean Summer Healthy Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 (3-ounce) can white tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons Niçoise or other small brine-cured black olives
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When beans are cold, drain and pat dry with paper towels, then arrange on a platter and season with salt.
Purée tuna with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and anchovy paste in a blender, scraping down sides as necessary, until very smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over beans. Scatter olives and parsley leaves on top.

GREEK-STYLE TUNA SALAD

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I had this in a restaurant once and it was so good I had to go home and recreate it. I have it with spinach stuffed in a pita or sandwich. I've cut back on the dressing to keep the calorie count low but adding more is yummy!

Provided by Jen M.

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
2 teaspoons prepared Greek vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Kraft®)
3 pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Mix the tuna, onion, salad dressing, olives, and feta cheese together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 428.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

GOURMET TUNA SALAD

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The combination of green olives, almonds and capers in addition to the usual ingredients in tuna salad makes this recipe exceptionally good.

Provided by Patricia Jones

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 green onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
¼ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, green onions, celery, green olives, capers and almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and Worcestershire sauce.
Blend together dressing and tuna mixture. Serve on bed of lettuce or with croissant as a tuna salad sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 908 mg, Sugar 1 g

FLAVORFUL TUNA SALAD WITH GREEN OLIVES

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I am all about flavor melding and this recipe is one of my favorites. there are several variations so feel free to experiment to find your favorite!

Provided by RubyImage

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 ounces albacore tuna (or yellow fin)
1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/8 cup ranch dressing
2 celery ribs, finely diced
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped (bulb and green)
2 teaspoons paprika
salt
pepper
garlic powder (sparingly)

Steps:

Start with the tuna and flake it up in your mixing bowl so there are no chunks. Add olive oil mayo or Greek yogurt depending on your preference and ranch dressing. Stir thoroughly. Add chopped celery, olives with pimentos, and onions. Mix thoroughly. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Taste as go along to adjust for your own preferences.
For extra crunch add some chopped water chestnuts and for an even more Mediterranean feel add feta cheese throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 420.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 20.6

TUNA SALAD WITH OLIVES, ORANGE AND BELL PEPPER

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Provided by Lynn Hagee

Categories Salad Olive Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Lunch Orange Tuna Bell Pepper Chill Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 seedless oranges, peel and white pith removed
1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 9-ounce can white meat tuna packed in water, drained well, separated into chunks
1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 cups mixed salad greens
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in large bowl to blend. Working over bowl with dressing, cut oranges between membranes, releasing segments into bowl. Add onion, bell pepper, tuna, olives and parsley; toss. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
Divide salad greens among plates. Spoon tuna salad over, dividing equally. Garnish with almonds.

PASTA TUNA SALAD WITH SLICED GREEN OLIVES

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This is for green olive lovers! I got this recipe from a co-worker years ago and I make it every summer. It's inexpensive, easy to throw together and makes a great summer meal.

Provided by Northern Cook

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (7 ounce) box ring pasta
1 (7 1/16 ounce) envelope tuna in water or 1 (7 1/16 ounce) envelope canned tuna
1 (8 ounce) jar sliced green olives, drained
1 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellman's Light)
2 tablespoons milk
1 large vine ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup crushed saltine crackers (approximately)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water, drain, and place in large bowl.
Add tuna, drained, to the cooked pasta. Use Albacore or Light tuna. If using canned, be sure it's packed in water - not oil.
Add 1 jar of drained sliced green olives.
Add 1 large diced tomato.
Stir in 1 cup mayonnaise. **You may add more or less mayonnaise depending on your peronal preference.
If the pasta salad seems too thick, add milk by the tablespoonful to thin.
Gently stir the entire dish until everything is mixed well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving to chill and let the flavors blend.
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Top each serving with a handful of crushed saltine crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 1129.4, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 14.9

Tips:

Use high-quality canned tuna for the best flavor: Look for tuna packed in olive oil or water, and avoid tuna packed in vegetable oil.
Flake the tuna by hand: This will give the tuna salad a more delicate texture.
Use a variety of crunchy vegetables for added texture and flavor: Celery, carrots, and cucumbers are all great choices.
Add a touch of acidity to balance out the flavors: Lemon juice or vinegar are both good options.
Season the tuna salad to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good starting points.
Serve the tuna salad on a bed of lettuce or with crackers or bread.

Conclusion:

This flavorful tuna salad with green olives is a quick and easy lunch or dinner option that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its combination of tuna, green olives, celery, onion, and mayonnaise, this tuna salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this flavorful tuna salad with green olives a try.