Tuna And Bean Salad With Spiralized Cucumber Recipes

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.
• Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.

TUNA AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onion in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels.
• In a medium bowl or salad bowl, combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the remaining vinegar, salt to taste, freshly ground pepper, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the tuna and beans and serve, garnishing each plate with cucumber slices.

CUCUMBER-TUNA SALAD PITAS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix tuna, reduced-fat mayonnaise, yogurt, cucumber, onion, dill weed and seasoning blend.
• Cut pita breads in half crosswise to form pockets. Spoon 1/4 of mixture into each pita bread half. Add lettuce and tomato.

TOMATO, TUNA, AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, dill weed, garlic, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, tuna, quinoa, basil, and onion; gently stir with a large spoon to coat evenly. Spoon salad into serving bowls; top each with about 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

TUNA AND BEAN SALAD WITH SPIRALIZED CUCUMBER

Steps:

• SPIRALIZING THE ONION: Use the shredder blade. Insert the onion into the spiralizer blade at the root end. Take up handfuls of the spiralized onion and cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths with scissors.
• SPIRALIZING THE CUCUMBER: Use the slicer blade. Take up handfuls of the spiralized cucumber and cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths with scissors.
• Place the spiralized onion in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels.
• In a medium bowl or salad bowl combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.
• Mash together the anchovy and garlic in a mortar and pestle. Add the remaining vinegar, the lemon juice, salt to taste, freshly ground pepper, and Dijon mustard, and mix together. Whisk in the olive oil or work in with the pestle.
• Set aside 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Toss the rest with the tuna and beans. Toss the spiralized cucumbers with the remaining dressing. Arrange the tuna-and-beans salad in a bowl or on a platter, and top with the cucumbers.
• ADVANCE PREPARATION: The tuna-and-beans salad, without the cucumbers, will keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator.

TUNA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Stir together the chickpeas, kidney beans, green beans, onions, peppadews, brine, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• 2. Whisk together the yogurt and tahini until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• 3. Toss the lettuce with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Divide the lettuce among 4 plates, top with the bean mixture and then the tuna. Drizzle with the yogurt dressing and sprinkle with the smoked paprika. Toss together just before eating.

TUNA AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together and serve.

TUNA ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Stir together Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in tuna; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.

TUNA AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Coarsely chop the watercress stems until you have 1/2 cup. Rinse and dry the remaining watercress sprigs and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine the chopped stems, water, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the watercress stems are bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the tuna, beans, onion, and roasted pepper to the bowl and toss to blend.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, capers, and salt and black pepper to taste. Puree until smooth.
• Serve the tuna mixture on the reserved watercress springs. Drizzle with the dressing.

TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced cucumber, and iceberg lettuce.
• Toss well and add French dressing to taste.

TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife. Whisk together garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
• Gently toss beans, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley with half of dressing. Transfer to a platter or bowl and arrange tuna on top, breaking up any large pieces with a fork. Drizzle remaining dressing over tuna.

TUNA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl, stirring well to combine.
• Enjoy with bread, crackers, pork rinds, or with a spoon. Would also be good on lettuce.

BEAN AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Place onion rings in a bowl, cover with cold water and squeeze them with your hands seven or eight times to release a slightly milky liquid into the water (in the process the onion becomes milder). Drain onion rings, replace in the bowl and re-cover with water. Repeat this procedure two or three times. Before using the onions, gather them tightly in your hand to squeeze out all excess moisture.
• Put the beans and onion in a serving bowl, sprinkle liberally with salt and toss.
• Drain the tuna, and add it to the bowl, breaking it into large flakes with a fork.
• Pour on enough olive oil to coat the mixture well, add a dash of vinegar and a generous amount of pepper. Toss thoroughly and check for seasoning; then serve.