Best Lemony Tuna Salad Recipes

LEMONY TUNA & ASPARAGUS SALAD BOX

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A new take on the classic salad Niçoise. This lean salad is bulked out by storecupboard cannellini beans and flavoured with dill and lemon

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories Lunch

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large eggs
200g asparagus , woody ends snapped off, spears halved
160g can tuna in spring water (no need to drain)
1 small red onion , very finely chopped
125g cannellini bean from a can, drained
zest and juice ½ lemon
1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Put a pan of water on to boil with a steamer above. When boiling, lower the eggs into the water and steam the asparagus above for 8 mins.
Meanwhile, gently toss all the other ingredients together and arrange on plates or in rigid containers. Plunge the eggs into cold water to cool them a little, then peel and quarter. Add the eggs and asparagus to the tuna salad. Will keep in the fridge for 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

LEMONY TUNA SALAD

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This is a yummy recipe by Rachael Ray. This recipe calls for English cucumber but I think you could substitute a regular one. It also called for salt and pepper which you can add on your own.

Provided by tomsawyer

Categories Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna, drained
1 cup canned white beans, rinsed
1/2 English cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and lemon peel; season if you want to.
Add the tuna, breaking it apart a bit with a fork, then add the beans, cucumber and onion.
Season again if you want to.
Arrange the shredded romaine in 4 plates or bowls and top with the tuna salad and tomatoes.
Tip: Add other ingredients if you want, such as olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 291.5, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 18.8

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