Best Tangy Tuna Salad Recipes

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TANGY TUNA SALAD



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This tuna salad gets its bright flavor from two good-for-you ingredients: Greek yogurt and shredded apple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper
1 can (5 ounces) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 stalk celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
Whole-wheat bread, red onion, cucumber, and alfalfa sprouts, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, celery, and apple. Serve with bread, onion, cucumber, and sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

VEGGIE-LOADED TANGY TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-ounce) can or pouch albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup finely chopped red and yellow bell peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey mustard
2 teaspoons sweet relish
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cut bell peppers (for scooping)
Lettuce leaf "cups"

Steps:

  • Place flaked tuna in a medium bowl. Add veggies and mix well. Add mayo, honey mustard, relish, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Season with more salt and black pepper, to taste, if you like. Mmmmmm!

TANGY TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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A well-seasoned vinegar, mayonnaise and yogurt dressing perks up this chilled tuna and macaroni salad. Green peas, parsley and olives add color to the medley. -Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped celery
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package direction; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, tuna, peas, parsley and olives. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to tuna mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TANGY MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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This is a great appetizer that goes well with unsalted crackers or toasted bread rounds. Adjust flavor to taste!

Provided by Jerry

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole, pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (5 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
½ one lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine the olives, garlic and capers in an electric food processor, and process to form a paste. With the motor still running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube and blend thoroughly. Then add the tuna and lemon juice, and continue processing until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 315.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TANGY MACARONI TUNA SALAD



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Prep our Tangy Macaroni Tuna Salad in as little as 15 minutes and refrigerate. As an added bonus, our Tangy Macaroni Tuna Salad is a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups (7 oz.) elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
1 can (5 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 Tbsp. chopped pimentos
1/8 tsp. each: salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended; cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 0.8204 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

TANGY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Crunchy veggies and water chestnuts add a tasty crunch to our Tangy Tuna Pasta Salad. It gets its tang from MIRACLE WHIP mixed with a bit of dill weed.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h25m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 cups pasta (such as bow tie or macaroni), cooked, drained
2 cans (6 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, dill and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

TANGY TARRAGON TUNA SALAD



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I find this tastes better the next day after the flavors have set in. It's good with a fresh baguette or pita bread.

Provided by One Little Deer

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, in water
2 hard-boiled eggs (1 per can)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped fine or 1/2 tablespoon capers
1/4 red onion, chopped fine
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 lemon, juice of, fresh
1 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil eggs until cooked all the way through, 5 minutes or so.
  • Drain water from tuna. Add to mixing bowl. Chop all ingredients to smaller than bite size. Mix with yogurt, sour cream (or mayonnaise), lemon juice and dill. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • *I generally make this recipe by sight, so you may want to add the ingredients slowly until you feel it looks even.

TANGY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seabeewife401

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (12 ounce) box rotini pasta, cooked
1 (6 ounce) can tuna
1 green pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
10 black olives, sliced
10 green olives, sliced
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons sweet basil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. I use Barilla Whole Wheat Rotini.
  • While the pasta is cooking, chop pepper, tomatoes, celery and olives and place in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine miracle whip, ranch dressing, lemon juice, garlic and herbs and mix until blended. *Add more or less spices to taste.
  • Once pasta is cooked, drain and put in a large bowl. Add vegetables, tuna and Miracle Whip mixture to pasta.
  • Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until cool.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11.4

TANGY LIME TUNA SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Lime Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fouzia Parkar

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans solid white tuna
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon parsley
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon coriander, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
lettuce leaf, cut into 3 " squares
1 lime, juice of
salt
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • drain the oil from the tuna.
  • place the tuna into a bowl and with the help of a fork flake it.
  • in another bowl mix together, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, sugar, sauce and lemon juice.
  • add in the parsley and corriander and finally the onion and the fish.
  • just before serving, in a bowl mix together the lettuce, lemon juice, salt and sugar.
  • place these leaves on the serving plate.
  • on these put the salad and give it the shape of a fish.
  • other than being served as a salad, it can also be used as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 236.4, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16

TANGY TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Tangy Tuna Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup bottled pickled vegetables, drained and chopped (such as Vigo Giardinera)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
8 slices multigrain bread
2 cups trimmed arugula or 2 cups spinach

Steps:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 cup tuna salad over 4 bread slices.
  • Top each slice with 1/2 cup arugula and 1 bread slice.

TANGY TUNA SALAD SUB



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These subs are filled with tuna salad stuffing-but not without a punch. Arugula and sweet pickle relish add an unexpected tangy zest.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (5 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/4 cup CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 whole wheat submarine rolls (4 inch), partially split
1/2 red onion, cut into thin slices
1 cup arugula

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients.
  • Fill rolls with tuna salad and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

TOO TANGY TUNA SALAD FOR TWO



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Categories     Fish     Freeze/Chill

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 6oz. cans solid white Albacore tuna in water, drained
2 hard boiled eggs, cooled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons mild diced chilies, drained
2 teasponns jalapeño peppers, diced
2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon bottled roasted chipotle hot sauce

Steps:

  • Place the tuna in a medium bowl and separate the large pieces with a fork. Add the next 6 ingredients and mix lightly. In a small bowl mix the remaining ingredients until smooth and add this to the tuna mixture. Serve on Boston lettuce.

RECIPE: TANGY CURRY TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



Recipe: Tangy Curry Tuna Salad Sandwiches image

Eat these zesty tuna sandwiches right away or pack one in your lunch sack along with a bunch of grapes or an apple.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 tablespoon seedless raisins
1 (6.0-ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
4 leaves butter lettuce

Steps:

  • Put yogurt, curry powder, green onions, zest, dill, celery, raisins, tuna and salt into a large bowl and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then spread on bread, top with lettuce and serve sandwiches.

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