Best Refreshing Mint And Tuna Salad Recipes

THE BEST TUNA SALAD

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While we love many kinds of tuna salad, this classic version tops them all. The crispy celery and red onion give add zest and crunch, while mayonnaise and touch of mustard marry it all together. The lemon juice is optional as it's not traditional, but we strongly recommend it to brighten up the flavors of the final dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard and season with pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, to taste, if using.

REFRESHING MINT AND TUNA SALAD

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This super easy salad is a refreshing blend of fresh herbs, tuna, and greens. Substitute diced chicken for the tuna if you like. It's a great summer meal.

Provided by Melissa Rapoza Fragoza

Categories Tuna Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (5 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1 (6 ounce) package crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese
3 hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, toss together the tuna, feta cheese, lettuce, cucumber and green onion. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, mint leaves, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 356.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED TUNA SALAD

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I love cooking this tuna spinach salad! Tuna steaks are quick to cook and delicious, and always seem a little more elegant, even though they're pretty inexpensive. You can find them at most meat and seafood counters. -De'Lawrence Reed, Durham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 pound tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/3 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Brush tuna with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, edamame and corn. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat., Divide salad among four plates; slice tuna and arrange over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51 mg cholesterol, Sodium 380 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges