14 Best Tuna Salad Recipes - Quick, Easy & Delicious
JANUARY 25, 2023
Tuna salad is a popular go-to recipe that is simple to make and high in protein. We have compiled the 14 best recipes for tuna salad so that you never run out of ideas for lunch.
From classic tuna salad sandwiches to creative recipes like Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats, there is something for everyone. Whether you need a light salad or a meal to take to work, you will find something to love in this collection.
The Recipe Critic
Awesome Tuna Salad
This tuna salad is a classic favorite that mixes up well and tastes rich and creamy with slices of crisp celery and red onions for that added crunch. All comes together quickly and easily with pantry ingredients!
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719
21
5 min
TOTAL TIME
180
CALORIES
$0.33
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Chickpea Tuna Salad
This chickpea tuna salad with capers, feta and cucumber makes for the perfect lunch to pack for work or school. You can prep the salad the night before .
11
2,605
3,209
20 min
TOTAL TIME
451
CALORIES
$2.21
PER SERVING
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Peas and Crayons
Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats
Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats are fun and delicious way to eat tuna salad! Serve these open-faced cucumber "sandwiches" as a snack or a healthy lightened up lunch! They’re easy to make and easier to customize with your favorite veggies and toppings.
3
1,835
15
15 min
TOTAL TIME
113
CALORIES
$0.71
PER SERVING
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Show Me The Yummy
Tuna Salad
This Tuna Salad is a twist on a classic. Full of pantry staples and a few secret ingredients, this makes the BEST sandwiches.
7
180
1
15 min
TOTAL TIME
223
CALORIES
$0.78
PER SERVING
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Muy Bueno Cookbook
Tuna Salad with Chopped Eggs
This is my mom’s simple and delicious tuna egg salad recipe! This tuna salad is healthy and makes an excellent sandwich filling for a comforting meal or a protein-packed topping on mixed greens or lettuce leaves for a light lunch. It packs up great for school and road trip lunches.
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937
151
30 min
TOTAL TIME
213
CALORIES
$0.89
PER SERVING
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Best Recipe Box
Mom’s Tuna Salad Recipe
For the tuna, we found a big flavor and texture difference by using the solid white chunk albacore tuna vs the chunk light style tunas. Some are chunkier and some are more mushy so add the amount of mayo to your preferred taste. Some folks like their tuna extra creamy and some like it drier, with le...
4
6,615
7
15 min
TOTAL TIME
211
CALORIES
$0.83
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Tuscan Tuna Salad
A delicious and easy-to-make Tuscan Tuna Salad that combines pantry and fridge ingredients for the perfect light meal. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this salad is sure to impress!
4
15 min
TOTAL TIME
245
CALORIES
$1.40
PER SERVING
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
rehydrated if necessary
Directions
6 STEPS
1
Place the drained tuna in a large mixing bowl and gently break it into bite-sized pieces with a fork.
2
Add the chopped marinated artichoke hearts, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped celery, and minced shallot to the bowl with tuna. Toss to combine.
3
Add the minced fresh basil, fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes, minced roasted garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
4
Add the olive oil to the mixture and stir to distribute it evenly throughout the salad.
5
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
6
Serve the Tuscan Tuna Salad immediately, or refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Low Carb Spark
Best Easy and Healthy Tuna Salad
Tuna Salad is my to go meal on warm summer days because it's made with a few wholesome ingredients. It is creamy and flavorful served on its own, sandwiches, on a bed of greens, wrapped in lettuce for an easy work lunch or weeknight meal.
1
91
19
10 min
TOTAL TIME
190
CALORIES
$0.82
PER SERVING
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Dad with a Pan
Tuna Salad Avocado Boat
Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch with this easy-to-make tuna salad avocado boat. A perfect combination of flavors and crunch in every bite!
1
10 min
TOTAL TIME
284
CALORIES
$1.68
PER SERVING
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Lemons + Zest
Avocado Ranch Tuna Salad
Skip the boring tuna salad and make this avocado tuna salad packed with fresh cilantro, avocado and ranch. Tuna will never be the same again!
11
10
1
15 min
TOTAL TIME
237
CALORIES
$1.12
PER SERVING
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Eat Better Recipes
Easy Tuna Salad Recipe
There's so many different types of canned tuna. Some are chunkier and some are more mushy so add the amount of mayo to your preferred taste. We like albacore tuna because the fish flakes are bigger and more tasty.
1
244
10 min
TOTAL TIME
186
CALORIES
$0.72
PER SERVING
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Simply Recipes
Classic Tuna Salad
Scoop this quick and easy tuna salad over a bed of greens, sandwich it between slices of bread, add some cheese to make it a tuna melt, or snack on it with crackers. This creamy, crunchy tuna salad is the classic dish you’ve been craving.
6
728
35
5 min
TOTAL TIME
249
CALORIES
$0.76
PER SERVING
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California Walnuts
Tuna Salad Sandwich with Apples and Walnuts
This salad is easy to prepare with desk friendly ingredients! Great on bread as a sandwich or as a topping for crunchy crackers.
4
222
35
5 min
TOTAL TIME
636
CALORIES
$1.34
PER SERVING
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Cooking Classy
Avocado Tuna Salad
A delicious mayo-free avocado tuna salad made with olive oil. Full of bright flavors, a pretty variety of colors, and a nice blend of textures. Perfect for lunch or a lazy dinner.
3
9,606
61
15 min
TOTAL TIME
373
CALORIES
$2.06
PER SERVING
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Downshiftology
BEST Tuna Salad Recipe
Tuna salad is a light and fresh comfort food classic. Made with a few simple ingredients it's an easy, flavorful and healthy lunch recipe. Watch the video above to see how easy it is to make!
126
25,219
545
15 min
TOTAL TIME
154
CALORIES
$0.43
PER SERVING
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