Best 11 Tuna Rice Salsa Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where flavors dance and textures blend to create a symphony of taste! Today, we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the perfect recipe for "Tuna Rice Salsa Salad." This dish is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, we've got you covered with a step-by-step guide that will take you through the process of creating this delectable salad. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's dive into the world of culinary magic!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SALSA TUNA SALAD



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I perk up this fresh-tasting tuna salad with flavorful salsa. Bright corn and green pepper add pretty color to the mixture. Served on a bed of lettuce, it makes a great light lunch. -Jennifer Harris, Skellytown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chunk white tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped green pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, salsa and pepper. Stir in the tuna, corn and green pepper. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY TUNA RICE SALAD



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This Easy Tuna Rice Salad is so simple to make, but tastes great. Perfect for a light lunch, as part of a picnic or at a potluck/buffet. Alternatively, serve with a green side salad and some crusty bread for a more substantial meal.

Provided by Eb Gargano

Categories     Main Course     Picnic     Potluck

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

150 g white rice ((I like to use basmati rice, but long-grain works well too.))
1 small red, orange or yellow pepper (diced)
¼ cucumber (diced)
10 cherry tomatoes (diced)
6 small mushrooms (diced)
145 g tin tuna (drained)
200 g tin sweetcorn (drained)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar))
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, drain in a sieve and then cool by running cold water over the rice. Rest the sieve on the saucepan to drain the rice fully.
  • While the rice is cooking and draining, make the dressing. Put the mustard, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper in an old jam jar (or similar) and stir to mix together. Add the olive oil and then screw on the lid of the jar and shake to combine.
  • Chop up all the vegetables into small pieces and put in a large bowl, add the tuna and sweetcorn and the cooled drained rice and stir well to combine
  • Add the dressing and stir well again.
  • This can be served immediately or put in the fridge to serve later. I like to serve it with a little green salad - tossed in the remains of the dressing and with a big chunk of crusty white bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 114 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HELP-YOURSELF TUNA RICE SALAD



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Ideal for busy households, this hearty salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, ready to be spooned into a bowl whenever you're peckish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Side dish, Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

approx 900g/2lb cold cooked rice (about 400g/14oz uncooked rice)
400g tuna in springwater
200g frozen petits pois , defrosted
2 red peppers , peeled with a potato peeler, deseeded and diced
3 tomatoes , chopped into small chunks
5 spring onions , finely sliced
bunch flat-leaf parsley , chopped
large handful stoned green olives , roughly chopped (optional)
4 tbsp mayonnaise
juice 1 lemon
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • The cooked rice will have probably clumped together, so break it up in a large mixing bowl. Flake in the tuna, then mix in the peas, peppers, tomatoes, spring onions, parsley and olives, if you're using them.
  • Stir through the mayonnaise, lemon juice and olive oil and season to taste. Cover the bowl with cling film or place in a large plastic container and let your household serve themselves whenever they are hungry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.22 milligram of sodium

TUNA RICE SALAD



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Most of my recipes-including this one-were developed from my experiments with leftovers. This salad is also delicious prepared with leftover chicken or turkey instead of tuna.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
Lettuce leaves
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Pimiento-stuffed olives and lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place rice in a medium bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over rice and toss to coat. Stir in the tuna, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. Line a serving platter with lettuce; top with salad. Garnish with eggs, olives and lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

TUNA RICE SALSA SALAD



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Sandwiches can get boring so why not try packing a quick salad. If you're eating rice or pasta you can cook a bit extra so there is some left over for lunch the next day. Then add a couple of spoons of flavour-packed salsa dip, a few bits from the store cupboard and hey presto a colourful healthy salad.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 1/2 ounces cooked brown rice (or 2oz raw brown rice cooked until tender)
3 tablespoons salsa
2 scallions, sliced
2 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed from a can
2 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and sliced from a jar
3 ounces tuna in brine, drained and flaked
salad leaves, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the rice with the salsa, scallions, beans and peppers. Season to taste. Gently fold in the tuna.
  • Place a handful of leaves at the base of your lunch box or serving bowl, then heap the rice salad on top. If you like top with a bit of extra salsa to taste.

RICE SALAD WITH FRESH TUNA



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup long-grain rice
Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup packed, flaked cooked fresh tuna
1/4 cup dry white wine
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add rice to a large pot of boiling salted water. When water returns to boil, cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Place rice in a serving bowl, and fold in enough olive oil to keep it from sticking.
  • Stir in red onion, garlic and mint. Fold in cooked tuna. Add white wine and additional oil to taste.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; allow to marinate one hour. Check seasonings before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 341 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 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 ALFREDO



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A jar of Alfredo sauce makes this easy dinner come together fast. Give it a burst of color and flavor with chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Seafood Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Stir together Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in tuna; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 732.7 mg

ROMAINE RICE TUNA SALAD



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This is a yummy salad my roommate from Croatia made all of the time. It's perfect for lunch. You just want to keep eating and eating! Make right before serving, doesn't refrigerate well.

Provided by PICKLELOVER

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups water
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large carrot, grated
1 (7 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the romainee lettuce, carrot, and tuna. Pour the olive oil and vinegar over this mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. When the rice is done, cool for about 5 minutes, then toss with the salad. The warm rice will wilt the romaine lettuce slightly. Taste and adjust the amounts of vinegar and oil or salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately. This does not keep well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80.8 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 360.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

TEX-MEX TUNA SALAD



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This is a great recipe for tuna fish tacos.

Provided by John

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sliced green onion
½ cup sliced celery
⅔ cup salsa
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
12 medium taco shells

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olives, green onions and celery; toss together.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream and cumin. Pour over tuna mixture; lightly toss to mix.
  • Line taco shells with shredded lettuce and spoon tuna mixture into shells. Drizzle with additional salsa or top with additional sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 438.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SICILIAN RICE SALAD WITH SEARED TUNA



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The combination of fresh seafood with fennel, capers, and tomatoes is typical of Sicilian dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
3 lemons
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red onion, peeled and finely diced
1 small fennel bulb, core removed, finely diced
3 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons marjoram leaves
2 one-inch-thick tuna steaks, (1 1/2 pounds)
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place rice and 2 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan, and bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from heat. Using a fork, separate the grains of rice, and transfer rice to a large bowl. Grate 1 tablespoon zest from the lemons, and add the zest to rice. Set the rice aside.
  • Squeeze the lemons, yielding 1/3 cup strained juice. Place 12 tomato halves, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a blender; blend until liquefied. With blender running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream to the tomato dressing.
  • Add yellow bell pepper, onion, fennel, the remaining tomato halves, capers, the remaining 5 tablespoons parsley, marjoram, and tomato dressing to rice; toss to combine.
  • Coat a saute pan with cooking spray, and set over medium-high heat. Cut the tuna steaks into 1-inch-wide strips, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place the tuna strips in hot pan, and sear on all sides until browned and medium rare, about 1 minute per side. Remove the pan from heat, and cut each strip into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide the rice salad and the tuna slices among six bowls, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 g, Cholesterol 29 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, Sodium 502 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and avocado.
  • If you don't have canned tuna, you can use cooked salmon, chicken, or shrimp instead.
  • You can use any type of rice you like, but brown rice or wild rice will give the salad a more nutty flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh lime juice, you can use bottled lime juice instead, but be sure to use 100% lime juice, not a lime-flavored drink.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the rice and salsa according to the recipes and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bring the salad to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Tuna rice salsa salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy salad recipe, be sure to give this tuna rice salsa salad a try.

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