Veggie tuna salad is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tuna salad. Made with chickpeas, celery, red onion, and a tangy dressing, this plant-based dish is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a satisfying snack, veggie tuna salad is a great option that can be easily customized to suit your tastes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
VEGGIE-LOADED TANGY TUNA SALAD
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!
VEGGIE TUNA SALAD
Three-fourths veggies to one-fourth tuna. Spicy and wholesome! Great on whole wheat pita pockets with spring mix salad tucked in. Spoon onto crackers or make into sandwich; could be mixed into cooled spiral pasta.
Provided by Sara s
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix tuna, jicama, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, parsley, radishes, and steak seasoning in a bowl until well blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 984.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
MIXED VEGGIE TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Mixed veggies perk up the classic tuna salad sandwich. Serve alongside fruit cups and your favorite chips. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Spoon tuna mixture onto bun bottoms; replace tops., Place each sandwich on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Fold foil around each sandwich and seal tightly; place packets on a baking sheet. , Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUIT, VEGGIE, AND TUNA SALAD WRAP
Steps:
- Combine the tuna with the mayonnaise in a bowl, and mix until well combined.
- Mix together the spinach, carrot, apple, mozzarella cheese, and blueberries in a bowl, and gently fold in the tuna salad, making sure not to crush the blueberries.
- Microwave the flour tortillas for about 10 seconds, until slightly warmed and pliable. Scoop about 1 1/2 cups of the spinach-tuna mixture into the center of each tortilla, fold up the bottom 2 inches to enclose the filling, wrap, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 639.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
TUNA & VEGGIE PASTA SALAD
A quick & healthy pasta salad recipe with everything you need: veggies, whole grains and lean protein.
Provided by Concoctionista
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in water with a dash of salt.
- Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl with a lid.
- When pasta is cooked through, drain and rinse in cold water.
- Add pasta to other ingredients & mix thoroughly.
- Let sit in fridge for several hours before serving.
- May be served over a garden salad, baked potato, with crackers. This recipe is versatile & can be tweaked to your taste. Could be made gluten free if use gluten free pasta.
VEGGIE ROAST AND TUNA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: tahini, harissa paste, pomegranate molasses, brine, salt, tuna, red bell pepper, brussels sprouts, olive oil, Za'atar spice mix, balsamic vinegar, salt, fresh parsley, Za'atar, balsamic vinegar, red chili flakes, garlic, shallot, caper, olive oil, bread croutons
Provided by Elizabeth Mathew
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Roast the brussel sprouts and bell pepper with za'atar, salt, olive oil and balsamic vinegar at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or more, depending on how charred you like your veggies.
- Once the veggies are roasted, take a salad bowl and mix the sprouts, bell pepper and canned tuna together. Then, mix together dressing ingredients and, once combined, toss salad in this.
- Fry a few capers and slivers of small onions and garlic in olive oil and add this on top of the salad.
- Finish the salad with a final dash of balsamic vinegar, toasted bread croutons, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, za'atar spice mix and red chilli flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 14 grams
TUNA, VEGGIE & QUINOA SALAD
A simple salad, but full of healthy ingredients. I love this perpared pilaf style (i.e. no dressing), but my hubby prefers it with the dressing. You can switch up the ingredients, too (I do quite often depending on what I have on hand!)
Provided by velorutionista
Categories Grains
Time 17m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine quinoa & water in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil over medium high flame, then reduce flame to low and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, till water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 12-15 minutes.
- Combine tuna, beans, corn, bell pepper, and herbs in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, zest, orange juice, and salt and pepper till smooth.
- When quinoa is done cooking, let cool a few minutes, then combine with veggies in bowl. Drizzle with dressing (if using), stir to mix. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 231.2, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 24.5
VEGGIE LOADED TUNA SALAD
Make and share this Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gardening Girl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine mayo, honey mustard, relish, s alt and pepper, and mix well. Then stir the tuna into this mixture. Finally, fold in all the veggies. If you like, season to taste with some more salt and pepper. Mmmmmm!
DILL VEGGIE TUNA SALAD
Perfect for summer, this tuna salad is delicious! It's a crowd pleaser, easy to multiply and perfect for potlucks or cook-outs.
Provided by Lilah Vidlund
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and chill by rinsing with cold water.
- Combine the cooled pasta, tuna, tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and celery in a salad bowl, and toss lightly to mix. Stir in the ranch dressing and dill, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 255.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables. This will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
- Chop your vegetables evenly. This will help them cook evenly and make your salad more visually appealing.
- Don't overcook your vegetables. They should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your salad more flavor and nutrients.
- Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will weigh down your salad and make it less refreshing.
- Add some protein. This will make your salad more filling and satisfying.
- Serve your salad immediately. It's best when it's fresh.
Conclusion:
Veggie tuna salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a veggie tuna salad recipe that everyone will love.
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