Best 8 Main Dish Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Recipes

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Are you looking for a light and refreshing main dish that packs a punch of flavor? A main dish salad with tuna and vegetables is the perfect option! Combining the protein-rich tuna with an array of crisp vegetables, this salad offers a balance of textures and flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a healthy dinner option, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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

MAIN DISH SALAD WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES



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For the past couple of decades restaurant menus have named any salad that features tuna, whether fresh or canned, raw or cooked, a Niçoise salad. Few of them resemble the traditional summer salad of Nice made with tomatoes and thin-skinned green peppers, cucumbers and other local vegetables such as fava beans and baby artichokes, olives, anchovies, hard-cooked eggs and oil-packed tuna. I often make a meal of a tuna, potato and vegetable salad. If tomatoes are out of season, I shred a carrot; and if green beans don't look good I use broccoli. Make sure to include lots of minced fresh herbs.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely minced or pureed in a mortar and pestle
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (can substitute some yogurt for some of the olive oil for a low-fat dressing)
1 pound medium-size Yukon gold or red bliss potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1 6 1/2-ounce can olive oil packed or water-packed light (not albacore) tuna, drained
1 red or green pepper, cut in thin slices
3 or 4 tomatoes, cut in wedges, or 1/2 pound carrots, shredded or cut in thin wide strips using a vegetable peeler
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half if long, or broccoli florets
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in wedges
1 small head of Boston lettuce, romaine heart, or 4 to 5 cups mixed baby salad greens, washed and dried
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, tarragon, chives, marjoram

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or pyrex measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar and lemon juice with the garlic, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and yogurt if using.
  • Steam the potatoes above 1 inch simmering water for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a large salad bowl, aand season with salt and pepper. Add the tuna and while the potatoes are hot toss with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If using green beans, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to the ice water, cool and drain. Dry on paper towels. If using broccoli, steam for 5 minutes, refresh with cold water, and dry on paper towels. Add the cooked vegetables to the salad bowl, along with the red or green pepper, carrots if using, and half the herbs, and toss together with another 1/4 cup of the dressing.
  • Assemble the salad: Either add the remaining ingredients to the salad bowl and toss with the remaining dressing, or toss the salad greens and remaining herbs with the remaining dressing and pile onto a platter or wide salad bowl. Top with the potato-tuna-vegetable mixture and garnish with the tomatoes, olives and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 438, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 873 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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!

TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ribs celery from the heart with leafy tops, chopped
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
One 15-ounce can chick peas, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
Two 6-ounce cans Italian tuna, drained
2 lemons
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH TUNA



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The secret to making a great chopped salad is to cut the ingredients into chunks that are all the same size and to include contrasting textures. Instead of using tuna, try leftover cooked chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce (about 1 pound), chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can (6 ounces) tuna in oil, drained and flaked
1/2 cup black olives (about 20), such as Kalamata, Gaeta, or Nicoise, pitted and slivered
1/2 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups fresh curly parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place vinegar in a large salad bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking to emulsify.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, and toss well to combine.

MAIN DISH SALAD



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This is a family favorite. Lettuce, vegetables and tuna are tossed with a creamy mustard dressing and crunchy shoestring potatoes.

Provided by GOLDENK9S

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup shredded carrot
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup diced onion
1 (7 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 cups shoestring potatoes

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss together the lettuce, carrot, celery, onion, and tuna. In a small bowl, stir together the creamy salad dressing and mustard. Stir into the salad so that it is evenly coated. Just before serving, stir in the shoestring potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 916.8 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

TUNA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Tuna Salad With Roasted Veggies Recipe by Tasty image

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

1 cup green beans, trimmed
2 cups baby potato, halved
1 lemon, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon pepper, plus more to tate
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
mixed greens salad
hard-boiled egg, optional
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette, optional
10 oz tuna, canned, drained
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ cup greek yogurt
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh parsley

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

TUNA SALAD WITH RICE AND VEGETABLES



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Simple recipe, quick prep, and makes a complete meal. It is great to bring with you to work since it will endure several hours at room temperature. Use your favorite rice, and you can substitute any vegetable you like. Also, the apple vinegar is optional but recommended.

Provided by omniminded

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7m

Yield 1-1 1/2 quarts, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

30 ounces canned light chunk tuna in water (strained)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional)
9 tablespoons mayonnaise or 9 tablespoons Miracle Whip
5 tablespoons grey poupon creamy light Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons sweet relish
4 cups cooked rice
1 cup cooked sweet peas

Steps:

  • Strain as much water as you are able from the tuna.
  • Combine all ingredients except rice and peas in order of ingredients listed inside a quart size (or larger) Glad Ware container.
  • Mix thoroughly. (That makes the Tuna Salad.).
  • Mix in the rice.
  • Mix in the peas.
  • Eat, or cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1368.3, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 145, Sodium 2643.6, Carbohydrate 147.8, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 19.6, Protein 123.8

TUNA SALAD



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Tuna and lettuce salad with garbanzo beans, chopped egg, and cucumber. Great with French dressing.

Provided by Bill Pfeiler

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ cup French dressing

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced cucumber, and iceberg lettuce.
  • Toss well and add French dressing to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 548.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose High-Quality Tuna: Opt for tuna canned in water or olive oil, and check for labels indicating sustainable fishing practices.
  • Prep Your Veggies: Wash and cut your vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
  • Cook Smart: To save time, steam or roast your vegetables in advance. You can also use pre-cooked or canned options.
  • Bring Out the Herbs: Enhance the flavor of your salad with fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or parsley.
  • Mix and Match: Feel free to experiment with different types of vegetables, beans, and grains to create a salad that suits your taste.
  • Create a Flavorful Dressing: Whisk together a simple vinaigrette or use a store-bought dressing that complements the salad ingredients.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Add a sprinkle of nuts, seeds, or crumbled cheese to elevate the visual appeal of your salad.

Conclusion:

With its delightful combination of protein, vegetables, and a flavorful dressing, this tuna and vegetable salad offers a satisfying meal option. The versatility of this salad allows for customization based on personal preferences and dietary restrictions. By following the tips mentioned above, you can create a delicious and visually appealing salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. So, get creative, experiment with different ingredients, and enjoy the culinary journey of creating your own unique tuna and vegetable salad masterpiece.

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