Mostly Healthy Tuna N Veggie Salad Recipes

MAIN DISH SALAD WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES

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.

TUNA AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl combine celery, tomatoes, chick peas, onions, parsley and olives. Flake tuna and add to the salad. Dress salad with juice of 2 lemons and about 1/3 cup olive oil. Season the salad with salt and pepper and toss.

VEGETARIAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Put beans in a medium-sized bowl and mash well.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Chill for several hours before serving.

CREAMY VEGGIE TUNA PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and red onion. Let pickle for about 15 minutes.
• Remove the stems from the yellow and red bell peppers. Cut off the sides of the peppers, keeping the seeds and tops intact in the centers, then slice into strips and dice into small pieces. Transfer the bell peppers to the bowl with the pickled onion, along with the diced celery, grated carrots, tuna, and pasta. Toss to combine.
• Make the herb mayo dressing: In a small bowl, combine the cumin seeds, turmeric, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, basil, chives, and carrot tops. Whisk until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
• Garnish with the celery leaves and serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

VEGGIE TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix tuna, jicama, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, parsley, radishes, and steak seasoning in a bowl until well blended.

TUNA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add the green beans, potatoes, and lemon.
• Drizzle the vegetables with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, thyme, and garlic. Mix until evenly coated.
• Add the bell pepper halves to the center of the baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
• Roast for 20 minutes until vegetables are golden brown. Let cool.
• Make the tuna salad: combine the tuna, celery, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, and parsley in a medium bowl.
• Add a large handful of greens to 2 bowls. Divide the roasted vegetables and bell pepper halves between the bowls. Add a hard-boiled egg, if desired. Scoop the tuna salad into the bell peppers.
• Serve with a balsamic vinaigrette, if desired.
• Enjoy!

MOSTLY HEALTHY TUNA 'N VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta to desired doneness according to package directions.
• Drain well and rinse thoroughly in cold water.
• Dice celery and onion.
• Cut carrots into"half circles".
• Open tuna cans and drain well.
• Scoop tuna out into a large mixing bowl.
• Add mayonnaise,salt,pepper and lemon juice to tuna and mix well.
• Add relish, if using, and mix well.
• Add celery, onions, carrots, and peas to tuna mixture, mixing well after each addition.
• Add pasta to tuna and vegetable mixture and gently mix well with a large rounded spatula or similar utensil to avoid tearing pasta.
• Wash desired amount lettuce or spinach leaves and pat dry between paper towels.
• Place lettuce or spinach leaves on serving plates or in bowls and top with desired amount of tuna salad.
• Hint: an ice cream scoop works very well for scooping the tuna salad and making a nice looking dish.
• Top with shredded cheese, if using.