Italian Tuna Cole Slaw Recipes

CRUNCHY SLAW WITH SEARED TUNA AND HONEY-SESAME-GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the red and green cabbage, green onions, cilantro, carrots and bell pepper in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
• Rub the tuna with sunflower oil. Over medium-high heat, heat a large skillet. Add the tuna and cook 3 minutes per side to sear so that it is rare in the center and golden brown on the outside.
• Meanwhile, for the dressing, add the rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha, honey and olive oil to a small bowl. Mix to combine. Drizzle on the salad and toss gently to combine. Plate on a platter.
• Slice the tuna into 1/2-inch slices and top the salad with the tuna. Sprinkle with the cashews, sunflower seeds and Aleppo pepper. Squeeze over a wedge of lime and serve the remaining lime wedges on the side.

ITALIAN TUNA COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a bowl with a snap-lid.
• I use 2 big handfulls of the slaw mix- but that isn't an"approved" measurement.
• Shake well to mix.
• Keep refrigerated til ready to eat.
• Can add cheese, olives, tomatoes as desired.

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, capers and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. While continuing to whisk, drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream. Whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the beans to the dressing and mash gently with a spoon. Add the tuna, flaking it with a fork into bite-size pieces. Toss lightly to coat. Top the tuna mixture with the arugula, treviso, endive, shaved fennel, parsley leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using your hands, toss the salad together, bringing the dressing up from the bottom of the bowl until everything is coated evenly.

MICHELE'S COLESLAW TUNA

Steps:

• Open the can of tuna and drain the water.
• Empty tuna into a bowl and mix in the marinade until tuna is completely moist, add more if necessary.
• In a separate and bigger bowl empty the cabbage or broccoli mixture.
• Now combine the tuna mixture with the coleslaw and add in the 1/2 cup of salad dressing. At the same time add in the dried cranberries and the nuts. Mix well until everything is coated with the dressing. This serves about 4-6 people as a side dish or an alternative to salad.

CONDIGLIONE (ITALIAN TUNA SALAD)

Steps:

• Turn tuna out onto saucer without flaking.
• Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon each oil and lemon juice and season lightly with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature to marinate.
• Just before serving, combine tomato, bell peppers, cucumber, onion, garlic, and herbs in mixing bowl.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tablespoon each oil and lemon juice and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Toss gently to combine.
• Add tuna and toss once.
• Make a bed of romaine leaves on serving platter and spoon salad on center.
• Arrange eggs around edge and sprinkle with olives and cheese.

SANDWICH ESSENTIALS: AWESOME TUNA AND COLESLAW

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. It is no secret that my favorite tuna is Wild Planet... Not just because they are sustainably fished, but it tastes so dang good. If you can get it, I would suggest you give it a try. Regardless of your choice, make sure it is water packed. https://www.wildplanetfoods.com
• 3. The coleslaw I am using is a typical variety, much like a Kentucky coleslaw. Here is the recipe that I used: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/andy-s-amazing-coleslaw.html?r=3
• 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 5. Drain the tuna, add to a bowl with the other sandwich ingredients, and lightly toss, until just combined.
• 6. Chef's Note: If you substitute white pepper, for the black, you will get more of a "sweet" heat. In addition, if you add a dash or two Frank's hot sauce, you will give it a bit of a savory kick that goes quite well with the coleslaw.
• 7. Divide the tuna, and add half each to the bottom of two toasted buns.
• 8. Chef's Tip: I added some butter lettuce leaves to the toasted buns for two reasons: First, I like butter lettuce. Second, it insulates the bun from the tuna, and helps keep it from getting soggy.
• 9. If you want to kick it up, add two thinly-sliced tomatoes, top with a piece of provolone, and stick under a broiler, for about 30 seconds. Mmmmmm.
• 10. Chef's Tip: If you are using the tomatoes, sprinkle a bit of salt, and black pepper on them before adding the provolone. Tomatoes just beg for salt and black pepper.
• 11. PLATE/PRESENT
• 12. Serve with chips or fries, a nice pickle (sweet or dill), and maybe a few tall cold ones. Enjoy.
• 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.