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Chopped Tuna Salad Recipe

  • Prep 3 mins
  • Cooking 2 mins
  • Serves 1
  • Difficulty Easy

Looking for fresh tuna salad ideas? Our tuna salad recipe is living proof that you DO make friends with salad! This easy to make salad has all the flavour, with a deliciously tangy vinaigrette, and lots of hearty ingredients like avocado and tuna. Serve it up for a fresh and delicious lunch, or have it as a side at your next summer feast.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Salad

½ cup cherry tomatoes
¼ yellow capsicum
½ small Lebanese cucumber
¼ red onion, finely diced
90g tuna tin, drained
2 sprigs parsley
1/8 avocado, cubed
2 tbsp homemade vinaigrette salad dressing

 

Vinaigrette Dressing

½ cup extra virgin olive oil and ½ cup balsamic vinegar
Pepper and chilli flakes (optional)
1 tsp mustard of your choice eg Dijon
½ lemon, squeezed

Method

    1. Step 1

      Prepare the vinaigrette dressing by combining all ingredients in a small jar and shake until combined. Keep sealed in the refrigerator

    2. Step 2

      Chop capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber all to equal, bite-size pieces

    3. Step 3

      Place capsicum, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado and tuna in a bowl and mix to combine

    4. Step 4

      Pour over salad dressing and mix to coat all ingredients. Sprinkle with parsley

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FAQ’s

What goes well with tuna?

Tuna is incredibly versatile and goes well with a range of different ingredients. Tuna itself tastes great in pastas, salads, and on sandwiches. It also pairs well with rice and is fantastic baked in the oven with pasta, cheese, and vegetables. As for flavours, tuna goes well with things like lemon, garlic, mayonnaise or with salads. 

What ingredients are in a tuna salad?

The ingredients in a tuna salad can vary depending on the recipe, however they often include fresh greens, cucumber, capsicum and avocado. Tuna salads will often have a tangy vinaigrette or similar salad dress. More popular ingredients for a tuna salad include mayonnaise, dijon mustard, celery, parsley, onion, salt and pepper. Try adding different herbs like dill or mint, or yoghurt for a different flavour combination. 

Why do people like tuna salad?

People like tuna salad because it’s versatile, and can be enjoyed on bread, wrapped in lettuce, or on its own. Another reason for its popularity is simply the taste and texture. Canned tuna can come in a wide variety of flavours, while being a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It’s also an easy addition to school lunches as most people will have the ingredients on-hand.

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