Best 12 Tuna Salad Italiano Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe for tuna salad with an Italian twist, you've come to the right place. This tuna salad is packed with flavor from the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be served on bread, crackers, or even as a dip. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you'll have a delicious and satisfying meal in no time.

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TUNA SALAD ITALIANO



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This protein-packed salad, with pasta, potatoes, and a bright mix of veggies, is both pretty and healthy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells (7 oz)
4 small red potatoes, cut in half, sliced
2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 can (6 oz) tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
1/2 cup Italian dressing
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding potatoes and frozen green beans during last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking time; cook until vegetables and pasta are tender. Drain.
  • In large bowl, gently toss cooked pasta, potatoes and green beans with oil. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Stir in tuna, tomato and onions. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to coat. Top with hard-cooked eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN-STYLE TUNA SALAD



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 slices Italian bread, cubed
3 tomatoes, cut into small pieces
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
20 black olives
1 tablespoon capers

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

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 slices jarred sweet and hot cherry peppers, chopped
2 slices jarred sweet and hot cherry peppers, chopped
1 to 3 kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted and chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
One 7-ounce jar Italian tuna packed in oil, drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
White bread, such as Wonder Bread, crusts removed and quartered, for serving
Sesame crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the mayo, capers, relish, mustard, peppers, olives, eggs and tuna. Mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on the quartered white bread and the sesame crackers.

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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This vibrant Italian Tuna Salad is one of the best things you can do with canned tuna. Easy, healthy recipe with Greek yogurt. No mayo needed!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup finely chopped dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes or oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes*
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained, divided)
1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 small lemon (about ¾ teaspoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
12 ounces (dry weight) canned wild caught solid pack tuna in water
3 stalks celery (finely diced)
3 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
English muffins or whole grain bread (optional for serving)
Greens (such as spinach, arugula, or chopped romaine (optional for serving))

Steps:

  • Place the dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside to reconstitute while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • To a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add 3/4 cup of the beans and the Greek yogurt. Blend until the beans start to become broken up and combined with the yogurt, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. Add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Process until smooth, scraping down the bowl once or twice as needed.
  • In a large mixing bowl, flake the tuna, leaving it fairly chunky. Add the celery, capers, parsley, and remaining beans.
  • Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and pat dry. Add them to the bowl with the tuna mixture.
  • Pour the Greek yogurt dressing over the top. With a spatula, gently stir to combine. Switch to a fork, continuing to stir and using the fork to break apart any clumps of ingredients that are sticking together, until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Serve however you like: open face on toasted English muffins or toasted bread topped with arugula (our favorite), on whole grain bread with arugula or spinach as a sandwich, over a bed of greens, or however you like.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
One 6.35-ounce jar olive oil-packed tuna, drained
2 cups baby arugula
2 small treviso, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Belgian endive, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small bulb fennel, shaved on a mandoline or sliced thinly with a knife
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

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.

ITALIAN TUNA PASTA SALAD



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My husband was fond of fish, so I was always looking for new recipes. When we had this dish at an Italian friend's home, I got the recipe. It is a good choice for potluck suppers or picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups cooked small shell pasta
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained
6 tablespoons creamy Italian salad dressing
Lettuce leaf, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, carrots, zucchini, tuna and salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TUNA ITALIANO



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I just happened to put together a few of my favorite things -- olives, garbanzo beans and tuna -- and it turned out to be a real hit. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by MMJM

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 white onion, diced
1 cup water
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute garlic in oil until golden. Stir in onion and water and cook until onion is soft. Stir in the tuna with its oil, olives, beans, garlic salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer while pasta is cooking.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss pasta with tuna mixture, top with Romano and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 812.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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"This fresh, colorful salad has a nice crunch," reports Lois Gelzer of Standish, Maine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 cans (5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chunk white tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add dressing and toss to coat. Fold in tuna. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA SALAD, ITALIAN STYLE



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Make and share this Tuna Salad, Italian Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
6 leaves red leaf lettuce, rinsed and drained
1 cucumber, peeled, trimmed and cut into spears
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick diagonal slices
1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved

Steps:

  • Turn the tuna out onto a plate; do not flake or stir.
  • Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with the pepper and let stand.
  • In a bowl, combine the celery, red and green peppers, onion, and garlic; add in the remaining lemon juice and oil; toss to blend.
  • Add the tuna to the vegetable mixture; toss.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large serving platter or on individual plates.
  • Spoon the tuna mixture into the center; garnish with cucmber, carrot, and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 122.6, Sodium 386.8, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 31.4

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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This is so good, and it's much lower in fat than regular tuna salad. I saw a few versions of this, but this one is a bit different. I don't use as much red onion, usually about 1/2 the amount called for, but I posted it in its original amounts.

Provided by JenPo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (12 ounce) cans solid albacore tuna, drained
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • The way it is pictured served in the recipe is stuffed in a round loaf cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 805.1, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2, Protein 27

TUNA ITALIANO SALAD



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There's tuna salad, and then there's this Italian-style tuna salad-made with pepperoncini peppers, Italian dressing and grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup thin sweet onion slices
1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 cans (5 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Toss salad greens with tomatoes, onions and peppers in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Top with tuna and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 890 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

TOSSED ITALIAN SALAD WITH TUNA



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Drizzle on dressing to complete our Tossed Italian Salad with Tuna! Artichoke hearts, mozzarella and more give this tossed Italian salad its Italian cred.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1 can (12 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 bag (10 oz.) salad greens
1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cooked, drained and halved (2 cups)
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
  • Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna steaks or loins that are sushi-grade or刺身グレード. This ensures the freshest and best-tasting tuna.
  • Don't overcook the tuna: Tuna should be cooked quickly over high heat to maintain its tenderness and flavor. Overcooking can make it dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't limit yourself to just celery and onion. Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes for added color and flavor.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and oregano can brighten up the flavor of tuna salad. Experiment with different spices like paprika, chili powder, or cumin for a more complex flavor profile.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Try adding different ingredients like capers, olives, or nuts for a unique twist.

Conclusion:

Tuna salad is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. By following these tips, you can make a tuna salad that is both flavorful and satisfying. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique tuna salad recipe. With its versatility and endless possibilities, tuna salad is a dish that everyone can enjoy.

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