Best Tuna Salad With Bell Peppers And Herbs Recipes

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD

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Tuna salad is a classic go-to for quick lunches and snacks. This tuna salad recipe is made with canned tuna, mayo, celery, onion, and lemon, and can be customized in dozens of ways. It's creamy, filling, and easy to make!

Provided by Sally Vargas

Categories Lunch Salad Sandwich Budget Pantry Meal Quick and Easy

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in water
1 rib celery, diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

Drain the tuna: Open the can and hold it over the sink. Tilt the can and press on the lid to allow the water in the can to drain.
Serve how you like it: Spoon tuna salad onto slices of bread to make a sandwich, scoop onto crackers for a snack, or serve it atop a bed of salad greens for a healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 539 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TUNA SALAD WITH BELL PEPPERS AND HERBS (NO MAYONNAISE)

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Make and share this Tuna Salad With Bell Peppers and Herbs (No Mayonnaise) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

400 g tuna (canned)
1 red bell pepper
1 small onion
10 basil leaves
1 tablespoon capers (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon chili
4 -8 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons balsamico vinegar (up to your taste!)
1/2 teaspoon salt (up to your taste!)

Steps:

Mash the tuna with your fork.
Add all the ingredients and adjust salt and vinegar.
Serve with green salad and fresh bread.

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD SANDWICH

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Here is Craig Claiborne's version of the classic lunchbox staple. Celery, red onion and red bell pepper add crunch; capers and lemon juice lend a little tang.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories easy, lunch, quick, snack, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (6-ounce) cans solid, waterpacked tuna
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1/2 cup finely diced celery
3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
3 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sliced sandwich bread of choice

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, bell pepper, capers and lemon juice. Mix with a fork until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on the sandwich bread of your choice.