Best 5 Tropical Tuna Salad Recipes

Are you ready to take your taste buds on a tropical vacation? Tropical tuna salad is a culinary masterpiece that combines the freshness of the sea with the vibrant flavors of the tropics. This delightful dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a refreshing snack. With its unique blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, tropical tuna salad is sure to tantalize your senses and transport you to a paradise of flavors.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TROPICAL TUNA SALAD

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"Slice a few veggies, open a couple of cans and you can put together this hearty salad in just seconds," confirms Helen Myhre of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. "The oranges and pineapple add a hint of sweetness, while water chestnuts add crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, torn
2 cups canned unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 can (12 ounces) water-packed low-sodium tuna, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
4 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss romaine, pineapple, onions, tuna, oranges and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, soy sauce and lemon juice; pour over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

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Same old tuna salad-not! Albacore tuna partners with brown rice and three fruits that gets dressed with creamy yogurt.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt or Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 teaspoon juice reserved
2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 can (5 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 tablespoon coconut, toasted*

Steps:

In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN-FREE TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

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Same old tuna salad-not! Albacore tuna partners with brown rice and three fruits that gets dressed with creamy yogurt.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light very vanilla yogurt
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 teaspoon juice reserved
2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 can (5 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 tablespoon coconut, toasted*

Steps:

In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

Tropical Fruit, Rice and Tuna Salad image

Same old tuna salad-not! Albacore tuna partners with brown rice and three fruits that gets dressed with creamy yogurt.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt or Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 teaspoon juice reserved
2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 can (5 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 tablespoon coconut, toasted*

Steps:

In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

TROPICAL TUNA SALAD SUPPER

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Recipe from Rachael Ray magazine (from this summer). WOW was this a fun and tasty dinner. . .so different from the usual meat and potatoes! Do NOT skip the oranges or mango (actually I had to skip the mango due to an allergy) because the sweet really pulls this dish together. I actually added a few fresh squeezes of orange juice to the dressing and would do that again. I also just seared my small tuna steaks whole and then sliced them to assure they stayed rare. YUMMO! This is so pretty on the plate!

Provided by januarybride

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 limes, juice of
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling
1 garlic clove, grated
one 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 mango, cut into small cubes
1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
2 small red chilies, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, cut into cubes (I used a regular cucumber)
1 red onion, cut into small cubes (I just used 2 green onions to make it more mild)
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
1 avocado, cubed (this is my addition to the recipe and it's great)
4 ahi tuna steaks, . cut into bite-size cubes (2-3/4 pounds)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)
plantain chips, for garnish

Steps:

In a salad bowl, whisk together the marmalade, tamari sauce, honey, lime peel, lime juice and hot sauce.
Whisk in the oil. Stir in the garlic, ginger and sesame oil.
Add the mango, bell pepper, chiles, cucumber, onion, edamame and orange (and avocado if using it).
In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Season the tuna with salt )I used seasoning salt) and pepper. Add to the pan and cook, turning, until just browned, about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle the chives on top. Add the tuna to the salad and toss gently.
Top with the sesame seeds and serve with the plantain chips.

Tips:

Choose the right tuna. Fresh tuna steaks or fillets are best, but canned tuna is a good option if you're short on time. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in oil.
Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better your tuna salad will taste. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Don't skimp on the dressing. The dressing is what brings all the flavors of tuna salad together. Use a good quality mayonnaise and add in your favorite seasonings.
Chill the tuna salad before serving. Chilling the tuna salad allows the flavors to meld and makes it easier to scoop.

Conclusion:

Tuna salad is a classic dish that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With so many different variations, there's a tuna salad recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give tuna salad a try.