Aussie Tuna Summer Salad Recipes

SUMMERY HERBED TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Cook the green beans in the boiling water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Add them to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the tuna, basil, carrots, celery, chives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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AUSSIE TUNA SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Place Olive oil, herbs salt, Salt, Pepper and Garlic into a Microwave proof jug/container and microwave for 10-20 seconds (BE CAREFUL NOT TO HEAT THIS TOO MUCH, OIL BECOMES VERY HOT IN A MICROWAVE AND CAN MELT OR DAMAGE YOUR CONTAINER) After Heating the oil Mix, place in the refrigerator for a short while, until cool.
• This ensures flavours are fully infused into the dressing.
• Break up lettuce and place in a salad Bowl.
• Place Onion, mushrooms, Potato/pasta and Avacodo into bowl and toss gently and thoroughly.
• Place tossed salad ingredients into serving bowls and add the remaining SALAD ingredients.
• Get the cold Oil Mix from the fridge and add the lemon Juice and Vinegar, and stir Thoroughly.
• (TIP put in a clean jam jar and shake vigourously) Your dressing is done.
• Drizzle the Dressing over the Salad, and hey Presto, You're done!

YELLOWFIN TUNA SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together tuna, celery, walnuts, red onion, apple and red bell pepper until thoroughly mixed.
• Stir in mayonnaise until ingredients are completed coated.
• Tear lettuce/spinach leaves into bite sized pieces and divide equally among 4 salad bowls.
• Place scoops of tuna mixture in center of lettuce/spinach leaves.
• Arrange sliced eggs and tomatoes around edge of tuna mixture. Garnish with reserved bell pepper. Season with fresh ground pepper, to taste.
• Serve with crackers or toasted bread rounds.
• Optional: For an added boost of flavor, drizzle salad with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

SUMMERTIME TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix dressing, dill weed and ground black pepper. Mix in macaroni, tuna, broccoli, celery and cucumber until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SUMMER TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mayo and sour cream in medium bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

GRILLED TUNA SALAD

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.