Best Mediterranean Tuna Tartine Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELTS



Mediterranean Tuna Melts image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

HEALTHIER MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



Healthier Mediterranean Tuna Salad image

A very refreshing and light snack or meal! This dish makes a great Mediterranean alternative to your stereotypical tuna salad made with mayonnaise. Serve with whole grain crackers.

Provided by Mareefer09

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Toss with the tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

TUNA AVOCADO TARTINE RECIPE BY TASTY



Tuna Avocado Tartine Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna, plain full-fat greek yogurt, ripe avocados, lemon juice, red onion, small cucumber, celery, lemon, garlic, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, cherry tomato, large eggs, sourdough breads, radish, fresh chives, fresh dill

Provided by Bumble Bee Tuna

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 pouches Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna
⅓ cup plain full-fat greek yogurt
2 ripe avocados, pitted, and peeled, and diced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup red onion, divided, plus 2 tablespoons
¼ cup small cucumber, diced
⅓ cup celery
1 lemon, zested
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ cup cherry tomato, halved, divided
4 large eggs
4 sourdough breads, cut ½-inch thick on the bias, toasted
⅓ cup radish, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mash together the Greek yogurt, avocados, and lemon juice. Add ¼ cup red onion, the cucumber, celery, lemon zest, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and mix until evenly combined.
  • Open the Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna pouches. Place the Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna on a plate to begin to reflect texture.
  • Fold in ½ cup of the cherry tomatoes and the Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna.
  • Fill a small pot halfway with water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the eggs and cook for 6½-7 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a medium bowl. Remove the eggs from the pot and immediately transfer to the ice bath to cool for 3-4 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, peel and halve the eggs.
  • To assemble, spread the tuna-avocado mixture over the toasted sourdough bread. Garnishing each slice with 2 halves of a jammy egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons red onion, remaining ¼ cup tomatoes, the radishes, chives, and dill. Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA CAPELLINI



Mediterranean Tuna Capellini image

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

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 TARTINE



Mediterranean Tuna Tartine image

The family may not know what a tartine is. But they'll get it immediately when you serve up these delicious open-face tuna sandwiches!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (5 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped red onions
2 Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
Zest from 1 lemon
2 ciabatta sandwich rolls, split, toasted
4 small Boston lettuce leaves
1 plum tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients.
  • Cover cut sides of all roll halves with lettuce and tomatoes.
  • Top with tuna mixture and cheese to make 4 open-face sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



Mediterranean Tuna Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 pieces pita or naan bread
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Whisk in the dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the tuna, chickpeas, cucumber, scallions and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the dressing in a medium bowl.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush both sides of the pita with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, about 1 minute per side. Cool slightly and cut into wedges.
  • Toss the romaine with the remaining dressing and divide among bowls. Top with the tuna salad and serve with the grilled pita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 36 milligrams, Sodium 812 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAKS



Grilled Mediterranean Tuna Steaks image

Grilled tuna touches the Mediterranean with tomato, olives and basil.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)
2 tablespoons chopped kalamata or ripe olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or oregano leaves
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, gently toss tomato, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the oil, garlic salt and pepper. Brush mixture over tuna.
  • Grill tuna uncovered 4 inches from medium-high heat 5 minutes. Turn carefully; brush with any remaining oil mixture. Grill 10 to 15 minutes longer or until tuna flakes easily with a fork. Serve topped with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



Mediterranean Tuna Salad image

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

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

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