Tropical Tuna Salad Supper Recipes

TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
• In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

TROPICAL TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss romaine, pineapple, onions, tuna, oranges and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, soy sauce and lemon juice; pour over salad and toss.

GLUTEN-FREE TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
• In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

GRILLED TROPICAL TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• To prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well.
• Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook - the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

MANDARIN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the oranges, tuna, apple and celery. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, lemon juice and salt; fold into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

TROPICAL TUNA SALAD SUPPER

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, whisk together the marmalade, tamari sauce, honey, lime peel, lime juice and hot sauce.
• Whisk in the oil. Stir in the garlic, ginger and sesame oil.
• Add the mango, bell pepper, chiles, cucumber, onion, edamame and orange (and avocado if using it).
• In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Season the tuna with salt )I used seasoning salt) and pepper. Add to the pan and cook, turning, until just browned, about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle the chives on top. Add the tuna to the salad and toss gently.
• Top with the sesame seeds and serve with the plantain chips.