Tuna Red Onion Salad Recipes

THE BEST TUNA SALAD

The Best Tuna Salad image

While we love many kinds of tuna salad, this classic version tops them all. The crispy celery and red onion give add zest and crunch, while mayonnaise and touch of mustard marry it all together. The lemon juice is optional as it's not traditional, but we strongly recommend it to brighten up the flavors of the final dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard and season with pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, to taste, if using.

TUNA AND BEAN SALAD

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This is a mainstay in my house, something you can always throw together for an easy light meal. The authentic version would call for tuna packed in olive oil, but I actually prefer water-packed tuna. The salad packs a lot of protein, not just from the beans, but also from the tuna, which is also an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 15m

Yield Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small or 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 (6 1/2-ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or borlotti beans, drained through a strainer and rinsed
3 fresh sage leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small or medium garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt (or omit and use 4 tablespoons olive oil)
1/2 Japanese cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and sliced, for garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 541, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 946 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ZESTY TUNA SALAD

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This takes boring canned tuna and adds a little zing to it. Dill pickle relish works great, too.

Provided by Sandi

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 stalk celery, chopped
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Mash tuna in a small bowl with a fork. Add mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, celery, onion, and black pepper; stir to combine. Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 144.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD SANDWICH

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Here is Craig Claiborne's version of the classic lunchbox staple. Celery, red onion and red bell pepper add crunch; capers and lemon juice lend a little tang.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories easy, lunch, quick, snack, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (6-ounce) cans solid, waterpacked tuna
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1/2 cup finely diced celery
3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
3 tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sliced sandwich bread of choice

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, bell pepper, capers and lemon juice. Mix with a fork until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on the sandwich bread of your choice.

TUNA, WHITE BEAN, AND RED ONION SALAD

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Provided by Lori De Mori

Categories Bean Onion Picnic Low Cal High Fiber Lunch Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 cups cooked white beans (see Cannellini Beans with Garlic and Sage ), drained, chilled
1 1/2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained, broken into chunks
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Place beans in large bowl. Add tuna and onion; drizzle with oil. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
What to drink:
Earthy Feudo Arancio 2006 Nero d'Avola ($8).

TUNA, RED ONION, AND PARSLEY SALAD

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This is my take on a salad featured in Bon Appetit. While I use a combination of fat-free mayonnaise and sour cream to make this consistent with the WW Core program, you should feel free to simply use 1/4 cup of your mayonnaise of choice. Please note cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2/3 cup celery, finely chopped
2/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (Italian is best but either is fine)
1 (6 ounce) can light chunk tuna in water
fresh parsley sprig, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Using a fork first four ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
Mix in celery, onion, and chopped parsley. Stir in tuna. Season salad with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate; chill for a minimum of 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 253.1, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 11.6