Best 3 Zippy Tuna Recipes

Zippy tuna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, and a variety of seasonings, and can be used as a sandwich spread, tuna salad, or wrap filling. If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's also packed with protein, zippy tuna is the perfect choice. Read on to discover our top-rated recipes for this classic dish, and learn how to make the best zippy tuna that will tantalize your taste buds!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ZIPPY TUNA SALAD

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"With crunchy pecans and sweet pineapple, this tuna salad is my favorite," relates Tammy Toups of Beaumont, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash celery salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Combine pineapple, tuna, eggs, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine reserved pineapple juice, mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings. Add to tuna mixture; mix well. Chill. Add pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ZIPPY TUNA MELTS

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My girlfriend lives on tuna fish for lunch! lol I know her 40 years, and that is literally all she eats. She came over yesterday, and I surprised her with this sandwich. It was so flavorful, and delicious. I hope you give it a try. My photos and recipe.

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories Sandwiches

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 can(s) 6oz each solid white tuna, drained
1/4 c finely chopped celery
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 Tbsp chopped parsley (i used dried)
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
4 slice rye bread, lightly toasted
4 slice lacey swiss cheese (or your choice of cheese)
2 tomatoes, sliced (i used grape tomatoes, what i had)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Pre heat oven to broil. Combine 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, tuna, celery, scallions, parsley, and vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise with the mustard and horseradish in a bowl. Lightly toast rye bread and spread mixture on the slices. Arrange on a baking sheet.
3. Mound the tuna mixture on top of horseradish. Top the tuna with tomatoes and a slice of cheese. Place baking sheet under broiler, just until cheese is melted. Don't let it burn. Serve with pickles, chips, etc. Enjoy!

ZIPPY TUNA

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Great as a snack on crackers, especially butter crackers. This tuna has a little kick.

Provided by Ari Lin

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons creamy prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Mix tuna, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 71.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

Use a high-quality tuna. Tuna is the star of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality product. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in oil or brine.
Flake the tuna well. This will help to ensure that the tuna is evenly distributed throughout the dish and that it absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients.
Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the dish. Some good choices include celery, onion, red bell pepper, and cucumber.
Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be crisp and tender, not mushy.
Use a flavorful dressing. A good dressing will help to bring all of the flavors together. Some good choices include a vinaigrette, a mayonnaise-based dressing, or a yogurt-based dressing.
Serve the salad immediately. This is a dish that is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Zippy Tuna is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give Zippy Tuna a try. You won't be disappointed!