Best Tuna Salad With Black Beans Recipes

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.
• Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.

TUNA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl, stirring well to combine.
• Enjoy with bread, crackers, pork rinds, or with a spoon. Would also be good on lettuce.

SOUTHWEST TUNA AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, chili and garlic in oil about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is softened.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

BLACK BEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the black beans, rinse with water, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Remove the pit from the avocado (look HERE for detailed instructions), the score the flesh in cubes and remove with a large spoon. Combine the beans and avocado with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and garnish wit scallions, lime juice, olive oil and sea salt and stir gently to combine all the ingredients. Serve cold or at room temperature. This is hearty enough all on its own but is also delicious scooped up with tortilla chips or stuffed into a pita. Store leftovers in the fridge for one day. If making in advance and storing in the fridge omit the salt (which will draw out all the water from the tomatoes and cucumbers leaving you with a soggy salad!) and season just before serving.

SEARED TUNA TOSTADA WITH BLACK BEAN MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Black Bean Mango Salsa: Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt & white pepper. May be prepared and refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.
• Roasted Yellow Pepper Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Seared Tuna: In a large saute pan over high heat, heat the oil until it begins to smoke. Season each steak with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 30 seconds or until brown and crisp. Turn the tuna over, and cook for 10 seconds more or until done to your liking. Cut the seared tuna into 1 1/2" squares just before serving.
• Assembly: 2 cups peanut oil 7 flour tortillas, cut into 6-inch diameter rounds Black Bean Mango Salsa Jicama, julienned Vinaigrette (juice of ? lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt&pepper) Seared tuna steaks Yellow Pepper Vinaigrette 20 cilantro leaves
• In a medium skillet over high heat, heat the peanut oil to 375 degrees F or until an edge of a tortilla sizzles when it is immersed. Fry the tortilla until crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and set aside. For each tostada, toss jicama in vinaigrette and place 2 tablespoons on each tortilla, top jicama with a thin layer of salsa and place a piece of grilled tuna on top. Garnish with a cilantro leaf and yellow pepper vinaigrette.

BLACK BEAN RANCH TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Serve with crackers or as a sandwich filling.

TWO-BEAN AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium-size pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Blanch green beans for 4 minutes (5 minutes if beans are thick), until just tender. Transfer to a bowl of cold water and drain. (Alternatively, steam beans for 4 to 5 minutes). Cut or break beans in half if very long.
• Meanwhile, place sliced onion, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again on paper towels.
• Drain tuna and place in a salad bowl. Break up with a fork. Add cooked dried beans, green beans, onion and herbs. Toss together.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vinegar, salt, garlic, mustard and bean broth. Whisk in olive oil. Toss with tuna and bean mixture, and serve.

TOMATO, TUNA, AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, dill weed, garlic, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, tuna, quinoa, basil, and onion; gently stir with a large spoon to coat evenly. Spoon salad into serving bowls; top each with about 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine Mayo and Creole Seasoning.
• Drain Tuna and Corn.
• Drain and Rinse Black Beans.
• Combine all with the seasoned mayo.
• Enjoy on a corn tortilla!
• Note: you can adjust the Creole seasoning to your taste!