Tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a sandwich, salad, or dip. It is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients. With so many different variations of tuna salad recipes to choose from, finding the perfect one to suit your taste can be a daunting task. This article will provide you with some tips on how to choose the best tuna salad recipe for your needs, as well as several delicious recipes to try.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.
- Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.
BEST EVER TUNA SALAD
Creamy, delicious tuna salad with a surprise ingredient!
Provided by Kristy
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, crabmeat, mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard. Stir in chopped egg, dill weed, lemon pepper, dill and sweet relish and chopped onion. Mix thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 260.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
QUICK TUNA SALAD
This tuna salad is great when you are in a hurry; very quick and easy to make. It tastes great every time!
Provided by HJP
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mash tuna together with salad dressing and relish in a small bowl with a fork. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 239.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SEARED AHI TUNA AND SALAD OF MIXED GREENS WITH WASABI VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 14m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat your steak with a combination of five-spice powder and grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or griddle over high heat. Spray grill surface or wipe with a thin layer of oil. Add tuna steak to the hot cooking surface and sear tuna 2 minutes on each side. Remove tuna from heat.
- Combine greens, radishes and cucumber in a bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk wasabi, vinegar and soy sauce. Whisk in oil to combine dressing. Drizzle dressing over your salad and toss to coat evenly. Slice tuna on an angle and arrange on the salad.
TUNA PASTA SALAD
Mustard and dill really add wonderful flair to the flavor of this simple salad. It's really very inexpensive to serve.-Pat Kordas, Nutley, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, carrot and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; whisk until smooth. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
COPYCAT JIMMY JOHNS TUNA SALAD RECEIPE
Make and share this Copycat Jimmy Johns Tuna Salad Receipe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bposnreos
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Take the tuna and squeeze it over the sink handful by handful until the water is pretty much all out of it.
- Mix all the remaining ingredients together and refrigerate.
SALAD NICOISE WITH SEARED TUNA
Steps:
- To make the vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Screw the cap on the jar and shake the vinaigrette vigorously to emulsify. Set the dressing aside while preparing the salad so the flavors can marry.
- Cooking the potatoes, eggs, and green beans in the same pot cuts down on prep time and clean up. To do this, put the potatoes in a large saucepan, add water to cover and a nice pinch of salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer the potatoes for 12 minutes to give them a head start, and then add the eggs. Place a steamer basket or colander on top of the simmering water. Put the green beans in the steamer and cover with a lid. Steam the beans for 5 minutes until crisp-tender while continuing to cook the potatoes until fork tender. Drain out the water and put the potatoes, eggs, and green beans in a colander; rinse briefly under cold water. Peel the shells off the eggs and cut them in 1/2 lengthwise.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the tuna on all sides with olive oil, and a bit of the vinaigrette; season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Lay the tuna in the hot pan and sear for approximately 2 minutes on each side; as the tuna cooks, the red meat will become whiter. Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and slice.
- To assemble the salad: combine the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, capers, and chives in a large mixing bowl. Take the vinaigrette and give it another good shake to recombine. Drizzle the salad with enough vinaigrette to fully moisten and toss gently to coat; season with salt and pepper. Take care not to mush up the ingredients - the important thing about salad nicoise is that it is arranged nicely on a platter with all the elements keeping their individual integrity. Put the tossed salad down the center of a serving platter and lay the seared tuna attractively across the top and the eggs around the rim. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve.
TUNA MACARONI SALAD
"This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from Cincinnati, Ohio. "It's so full of protein and flavor that we shared it with many of our clients."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and salt; stir into tuna mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 1259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
TUNA SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS
After trying a lot of complicated tuna salad recipes and not liking any of them, I finally created my own. Just the basics. Serve on bread, tortillas, or lettuce.
Provided by DELANIA
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine tuna, salad dressing, chopped eggs, celery, relish, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 140.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
TOMATO, TUNA, AND BEAN SALAD
This main dish salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Dill, quinoa, and Parmesan cheese are optional. I make the salad without these, then add them to change things up a bit when we eat the leftovers. Serve by itself or over lettuce.
Provided by Marcia
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, dill weed, garlic, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, tuna, quinoa, basil, and onion; gently stir with a large spoon to coat evenly. Spoon salad into serving bowls; top each with about 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
TUNA EGG SALAD
People can't believe it when I tell them this recipe does fit into a diet-restricted menu. Everyone loves the old-fashioned flavor of this tasty traditional tuna salad. -Daisy Brocato, Raceland, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings (1-1/4 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Spoon into tomatoes, use as a sandwich filling or serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
ITALIAN TUNA SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice, capers and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. While continuing to whisk, drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream. Whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the beans to the dressing and mash gently with a spoon. Add the tuna, flaking it with a fork into bite-size pieces. Toss lightly to coat. Top the tuna mixture with the arugula, treviso, endive, shaved fennel, parsley leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using your hands, toss the salad together, bringing the dressing up from the bottom of the bowl until everything is coated evenly.
TUNA AND CHICKPEA SALAD
Light and refreshing tuna salad that can be eaten as a main dish or served with pita chips as an appetizer. For meatier salad, add one more can of undrained tuna. You can also add drained, chopped artichoke hearts.
Provided by krissy g.
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir the tuna, chickpeas, olives, parsley, red onion, lemon juice, and feta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, lime, ginger, mustard and cilantro. Pour in the oil and continue to whisk until emulsified.
- Season the tuna fillets with salt and pepper; lightly coat with oil. Put sesame seeds on a plate. Coat top and bottom of each fillet with seeds. Heat a large, dry skillet over high heat. Add fillets; cook about 3 minutes. Turn; cook until desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes for rare. Slice the tuna into 1-inch thick strips.
- Mix the greens together and spread out on a platter. Add the green onions, rice noodles almonds, and orange segments. Lay the tuna strips on top then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
ITALIAN-STYLE TUNA SALAD
Italian bread, tomato cubes, capers, tuna, olive oil, olives, onion, and cucumber make this an extravagant and exotic salad!
Provided by BR Cook
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper together for the dressing.
- Mix bread, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, tuna, olives, and capers together gently. Pour dressing on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 402.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
COLD MACARONI AND TUNA SALAD
This is a simple and good recipe that is great served on those hot summer days and can even be prepared the night before so that it is ready and cold when you come home from work the next day. My husband never ate this until we got married and in the summer he requests it every other week. You can substitute chicken for the tuna and it is great that way also. I serve it on a leaf of lettuce, for looks, with an assortment of crackers. Happy eating!
Provided by HSTR
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 1h58m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Put frozen peas into a colander and rinse with hot water; drain well.
- Place the macaroni and peas in a large bowl. Dice eggs and add to the bowl. Put the tuna in the bowl, flaking it apart.
- Stir mayonnaise into the mixture a little at a time, so the mixture is moist but not soggy. Sprinkle the salt and pepper and mix one last time. Cover and refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 108.2 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
TUNA MACARONI SALAD
Great for summer nights when you don't want to cook!
Provided by It's A New Day
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain.
- Marinate macaroni in Italian dressing for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, celery, garlic powder, tuna, and salt and pepper into macaroni. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 847.1 mg, Sugar 4 g
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
I gave Mom's original recipe a boost by adding onion and green pepper to these delightfully different tuna sandwiches. With hard-cooked eggs and cheese, the filling tastes fresh, not fishy, and the rolls stay nice and crispy. -Nancy Selig, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine eggs and tuna. Add the cheese, green pepper, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Stir in the Miracle Whip., Spoon about 1/2 cup onto each roll; wrap individually in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 33g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
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
TUNA MACARONI SALAD
You'll crave this salad once you try it, this also works well with chicken in place of the tuna, please do not omit the sweet pickles they *make* this salad! adjust all amounts to suit taste, plan ahead this needs to chill before serving, cooking time is chilling time
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Tuna
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender; drain then rinse well under cold water; place in a bowl then toss with 1 tablespoon oil to prevent sticking.
- Add in tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery and sweet pickles; toss to combine.
- In a bowl mix together mayonnaise with sour cream, sweet relish (if using) garlic powder, yellow mustard (start with 1 tablespoon mustard) and seasoned salt; add to the macaroni mixture; mix well to combine.
- Season with black pepper to taste.
- Arrange the cooked egg wedges around the inside of the bowl, then dust the top of the salad and eggs lightly with paprika.
- Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving (the longer chilling time the better!).
Tips:
- Choose High-Quality Tuna: Opt for solid white albacore tuna packed in water or olive oil for the best flavor and texture.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices for optimal taste and nutrition.
- Mayo and Yogurt Balance: Find a balance between mayonnaise and yogurt for a creamy yet tangy dressing.
- Add-Ins for Flavor: Experiment with various add-ins like chopped celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, or pickles for extra flavor and texture.
- Seasoning is Key: Don't forget to season your tuna salad with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Chill Before Serving: Allow the tuna salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for a more cohesive and flavorful experience.
Conclusion:
Tuna salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you prefer it on a sandwich, wrap, or as a dip, the key to a great tuna salad lies in using high-quality ingredients, finding the right balance of flavors, and allowing it to chill before serving. Experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create your perfect tuna salad recipe that will delight your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. So, get creative, have fun, and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade tuna salad!
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