Best Virginas Tuna Salad Recipes

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NEW WIFE TUNA SALAD



New Wife Tuna Salad image

My husband says this tuna salad is even better than his mother's. Not too pickly tasting, mild with a nice blend of flavor. You can add more mayo for a creamier salad.

Provided by Graden

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup chopped sweet onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 teaspoons honey mustard
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, eggs, onion, and celery in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, relish, honey mustard, celery seed, seasoned salt, and pepper. Pour over the ingredients in the other bowl, and stir gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 106.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 189.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

AMAZINGLY GOOD AND HEALTHY TUNA SALAD



Amazingly Good and Healthy Tuna Salad image

This recipe is tweaked from one I found. It is so good, my husband, who is a very picky eater, often requests this! Enjoy and pat yourself on the back for eating a healthy meal.

Provided by Lisa Keith Lewandosky Kalmerto

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
⅓ cup dried cranberries
½ sweet apple, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, cranberries, apple, mayonnaise, green onion, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Put 2 cups spinach on each of 2 plates. Top spinach with about half the tuna salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

GREEK-STYLE TUNA SALAD



Greek-Style Tuna Salad image

I had this in a restaurant once and it was so good I had to go home and recreate it. I have it with spinach stuffed in a pita or sandwich. I've cut back on the dressing to keep the calorie count low but adding more is yummy!

Provided by Jen M.

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
2 teaspoons prepared Greek vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Kraft®)
3 pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix the tuna, onion, salad dressing, olives, and feta cheese together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 428.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



Mediterranean Tuna Salad image

I found the original recipe in an article and tweaked it to my taste. Have to say that I like this Mediterranean version of tuna salad better than normal mayo/prepared mustard version. Spread into pita bread or on sandwich bread and enjoy... I like to add slices of Swiss or Cheddar cheese and a handful of fresh spinach leaves.

Provided by Beth B. - South Carolina

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hummus spread
8 olives, chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Use a fork to flake tuna into a small container. Add mayonnaise, hummus, and olives. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 465.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

THE BEST TUNA SALAD



The Best Tuna Salad image

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

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.

MAIN DISH SALAD WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES



Main Dish Salad with Tuna and Vegetables image

For the past couple of decades restaurant menus have named any salad that features tuna, whether fresh or canned, raw or cooked, a Niçoise salad. Few of them resemble the traditional summer salad of Nice made with tomatoes and thin-skinned green peppers, cucumbers and other local vegetables such as fava beans and baby artichokes, olives, anchovies, hard-cooked eggs and oil-packed tuna. I often make a meal of a tuna, potato and vegetable salad. If tomatoes are out of season, I shred a carrot; and if green beans don't look good I use broccoli. Make sure to include lots of minced fresh herbs.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely minced or pureed in a mortar and pestle
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (can substitute some yogurt for some of the olive oil for a low-fat dressing)
1 pound medium-size Yukon gold or red bliss potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1 6 1/2-ounce can olive oil packed or water-packed light (not albacore) tuna, drained
1 red or green pepper, cut in thin slices
3 or 4 tomatoes, cut in wedges, or 1/2 pound carrots, shredded or cut in thin wide strips using a vegetable peeler
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half if long, or broccoli florets
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in wedges
1 small head of Boston lettuce, romaine heart, or 4 to 5 cups mixed baby salad greens, washed and dried
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, tarragon, chives, marjoram

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or pyrex measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar and lemon juice with the garlic, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and yogurt if using.
  • Steam the potatoes above 1 inch simmering water for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a large salad bowl, aand season with salt and pepper. Add the tuna and while the potatoes are hot toss with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If using green beans, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to the ice water, cool and drain. Dry on paper towels. If using broccoli, steam for 5 minutes, refresh with cold water, and dry on paper towels. Add the cooked vegetables to the salad bowl, along with the red or green pepper, carrots if using, and half the herbs, and toss together with another 1/4 cup of the dressing.
  • Assemble the salad: Either add the remaining ingredients to the salad bowl and toss with the remaining dressing, or toss the salad greens and remaining herbs with the remaining dressing and pile onto a platter or wide salad bowl. Top with the potato-tuna-vegetable mixture and garnish with the tomatoes, olives and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 438, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 873 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VIRGINA'S TUNA SALAD



Virgina's Tuna Salad image

Virgina's tuna salad was always a summer Saturday favorite for my grandparents and me. Great served on a large lettuce leaf. You may also add grapes or chopped apples if you wish.

Provided by KRISTIEV

Categories     Tuna Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove the pan from heat. Cover and let egg stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove egg from hot water; cool for 5 minutes. Peel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix together tuna and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix in chopped egg, celery, relish, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 167.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD SANDWICH



Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich image

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

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.

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