Best Mediterranean Tuna Bites Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELTS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 7-ounce cans oil-packed light tuna (preferably Italian)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 whole pitas, each split into 2 rounds
4 ounces muenster or halloumi cheese, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups baby arugula
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the tuna, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Toss the tuna, reserved oil, 1/4 cup parsley, the olives, red onion, the juice of 1/2 lemon, the smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the tuna salad on 4 of the pita halves; top with the cheese and the remaining pita halves.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, add the sandwiches and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss the arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, the remaining 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cut the tuna melts into wedges. Serve with the arugula salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 1198 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 52 grams

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA CAPELLINI

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Not far from Tampa, Florida, is a waterfront city rich with Greek influence called Tarpon Springs. This is a dish based on a dish I once tried at a local eatery. It really gives a Mediterranean taste.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound capellini pasta
3 lemons, zested and juiced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in oil
½ (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in capellini, bring back to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
Squeeze lemon juice into a large bowl, removing all the seeds. Pour in olive oil and mix to combine. Mix in Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper until well combined. Add in tuna, flaking and separating larger pieces. Carefully fold in cannellini beans.
Drain capellini pasta and add to the tuna mixture. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 602.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

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In spite of a long list of ingredients, this tuna salad is very quick to prepare. You'll love the fresh flavors. -Renee Nash, Snoqualmie, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
4 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna., Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges