Best 6 Yellowfin Tuna Summer Salad Recipes

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Yellowfin tuna summer salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of fresh, flaky tuna with crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and crunchy croutons creates a symphony of flavors and textures that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next summer gathering, yellowfin tuna summer salad is sure to be a hit.

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YELLOWFIN TUNA SUMMER SALAD



Yellowfin Tuna Summer Salad image

Could there be a more delightful dish to usher in the beginning of the warm weather season than a delicious, crispy salad? As an added bonus, this salad is as pretty as a picture and tastes as good as it looks! We have used both the Yellowfin tuna (also known as Ahi tuna) marinated in lemon dill and olive oil, and the one with roasted garlic in olive oil. Both are equally delicious. My husband and I have a newsletter publishing company and work from home. I came up with this recipe because I needed something crunchy and filling for a mid-day meal. And one that wasn't calorie laden.

Provided by Olivia Paige

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (5 1/2 ounce) can yellowfin tuna fillets, drained and separated
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup apple, e.g. such as Red Delicious, chopped
1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish)
1/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
3 cups lettuce leaves
3 cups baby spinach leaves
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, sliced
fresh ground pepper
extra virgin olive oil, and
balsamic vinegar, to taste

Steps:

  • Toss together tuna, celery, walnuts, red onion, apple and red bell pepper until thoroughly mixed.
  • Stir in mayonnaise until ingredients are completed coated.
  • Tear lettuce/spinach leaves into bite sized pieces and divide equally among 4 salad bowls.
  • Place scoops of tuna mixture in center of lettuce/spinach leaves.
  • Arrange sliced eggs and tomatoes around edge of tuna mixture. Garnish with reserved bell pepper. Season with fresh ground pepper, to taste.
  • Serve with crackers or toasted bread rounds.
  • Optional: For an added boost of flavor, drizzle salad with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

YELLOWFIN TUNA SALAD WITH TOMATO STACK



Yellowfin Tuna Salad with Tomato Stack image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 slices of sashimi Yellowfin tuna
6 tomatoes of different variety
15 French green beans, blanched
1 small red onion, shaved
1 bunch of chives, cut into 1/2-inch sticks
3 anchovy fillets
1 ounce roasted garlic
2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
1/2 cup of red wine vinegar
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons of capers

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Puree anchovy, garlic, mustard, and caper and red wine vinegar. Slowly emulsify with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the salad:
  • Slice different tomato varieties 1/4-inch thick and place in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate with nicoise vinaigrette, then toss with green beans, red onions, and chives. Arrange tomatoes into a stack layered with green beans and onions and place in center of 4 serving plates. Garnish each stack with 4 slices of tuna. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle vinaigrette. Garnish with fresh chives.

SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE



Seared Tuna Salad with Asian Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese mustard
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 pounds Ahi tuna loin, cut in 4 strips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 bunch mizuna greens
1 bunch arugula greens
3 cups torn red leaf lettuce
3 cups torn green leaf lettuce
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fried rice noodles
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned

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.

GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA WITH MARINADE



Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Marinade image

This marinade can be used with most fish.

Provided by grncreek

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) yellowfin tuna steaks
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 wedges lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Prick tuna steaks all over with a fork and place in shallow glass dish.
  • Whisk oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, lemon peel, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over the tuna steaks. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove tuna from the marinade. Shake excess moisture from the steaks.
  • Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook marinade at a simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Cook tuna on preheated grill, basting with boiled marinade, until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 41.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1328.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

AUSSIE TUNA SUMMER SALAD



Aussie Tuna Summer Salad image

A light Salad for the summer, a complete meal in itself. Tasty and refreshing. I made this one time when the temperature was far too high to turn the stove/oven on...it was 42C on that day... It was delicious and made me feel full but not that awful "heavy full" that one can't bear in Summer.

Provided by GayCOOKA

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium romaine lettuce
1 red onion, sliced into half rings
3 cold baked potatoes or 400 g cold cooked pasta
300 g raw button mushrooms, sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, , cut into wedges
1 large avocado
250 g canned tuna, broken into bite sized pieces
35 ml balsamic vinegar
lemon, juice of
25 ml olive oil
1 clove crushed garlic
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon rosemary (dried is ok)
1 pinch salt
cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Place Olive oil, herbs salt, Salt, Pepper and Garlic into a Microwave proof jug/container and microwave for 10-20 seconds (BE CAREFUL NOT TO HEAT THIS TOO MUCH, OIL BECOMES VERY HOT IN A MICROWAVE AND CAN MELT OR DAMAGE YOUR CONTAINER) After Heating the oil Mix, place in the refrigerator for a short while, until cool.
  • This ensures flavours are fully infused into the dressing.
  • Break up lettuce and place in a salad Bowl.
  • Place Onion, mushrooms, Potato/pasta and Avacodo into bowl and toss gently and thoroughly.
  • Place tossed salad ingredients into serving bowls and add the remaining SALAD ingredients.
  • Get the cold Oil Mix from the fridge and add the lemon Juice and Vinegar, and stir Thoroughly.
  • (TIP put in a clean jam jar and shake vigourously) Your dressing is done.
  • Drizzle the Dressing over the Salad, and hey Presto, You're done!

SUMMERTIME TUNA PASTA SALAD



Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad image

It's fresh, light, tasty and healthy. (Variation: If you are not a big tuna fan like me, try one 7.5 ounce can of salmon, drained and flaked.)

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix dressing, dill weed and ground black pepper. Mix in macaroni, tuna, broccoli, celery and cucumber until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 286.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • Fresh ingredients: Use the freshest ingredients possible, especially for the tuna and the vegetables. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Quality tuna: Look for sushi-grade tuna, which is the highest quality tuna available. This will ensure that the tuna is fresh and free of parasites.
  • Proper cooking: Cook the tuna properly to ensure that it is cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooking the tuna will make it tough and dry.
  • Balanced flavors: Balance the flavors in the salad by using a variety of ingredients. The sweetness of the fruit, the acidity of the dressing, and the saltiness of the tuna should all be in harmony.
  • Presentation: Take the time to plate the salad attractively. This will make it more appealing and enjoyable to eat.

Conclusion:

Yellowfin tuna summer salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and beautiful presentation, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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