Up Your Tuna Salad Game As Heard On 2Day FM with Kevin Fell

Canned tuna is a fabulous pantry staple. It’s fairly economical, packed with protein, and lends itself well to a variety of flavours/add-ins.

If you’re stuck in a mayo & chopped celery tuna salad rut – I’ve got you covered with three delicious, doable tuna salad recipes.

Serve between slices of whole grain bread, in a pita, on a bed of greens, or consume like I often do: straight from the mixing bowl.

Fennel, Apple & Tuna Salad

Crunchy, fresh and absolutely delicious – this tuna salad might be your new go-to!

What to do with leftover fennel? Click here for Char’s Fennel and Citrus Salad (scroll to the middle of the linked page).

Ingredients

• 1 (170 g) can tuna, drained
• 1 small apple, diced (leave skin on) *I like Granny Smith
• ½ cup (125 mL) very finely diced fennel
• ¼ cup (60 mL) finely diced red onion
• ¼ cup (60 mL) each of chopped fresh dill and chopped fresh mint
• ¼ (60 mL) cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek Style yogurt)
• 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cider vinegar
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper

Directions

Stir together all ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to three days. Stir well before serving. Makes about 2 cups (500 mL).

Delicious & Doable Tips

• use ½ cup (125 mL) chopped celery instead of fennel
• for added plant protein add ¼ cup (60 mL) shelled sunflower seeds or green pumpkin seeds.

Curry & Dried Cherry Tuna Salad

Feeling a bit spicy? This tuna salad recipe will be sure to hit the spot!

Ingredients

• 1 (170 g) can tuna, drained
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped roasted red peppers (patted dry)
• ½ cup (125 mL) dried cherries (or dried cranberries or raisins)
• ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped celery
• ½ cup (125 mL) chopped green onion
• ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro optional
• ¼ cup (60 mL) roughly chopped cashews
• ¼ cup (60 mL) mayonnaise (or plain Greek Style yogurt)
• Finely grated zest and juice of one lime
• 2 tsp (10 mL) curry powder
• 1/2 tsp ( 5 mL) turmeric
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
• Pinch chili flakes optional

Directions

Stir together all ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to three days. Stir well before serving. Makes about 2 cups (500 mL).

Delicious & Doable Tips

• add ½ cup (125 mL) diced fresh mango instead of dried cherries
• use roughly chopped almonds or pecans instead of cashews

Tuscan Tuna Salad

A taste of Tuscany meets a can of tune = winning combo!

Ingredients

• 1 (170 g ) can tuna, drained
• ½ cup (125 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed, and roughly chopped, optional
• ½ cup (125 mL) chopped black pitted olives
• ½ cup (125 mL) chopped sundried tomatoes, patted dry
• ½ cup (125 mL) chopped celery
• ½ cup (125 mL) roughly chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup (60 mL) finely diced red onion
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) prepared mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) pesto
• ½ tsp (2 mL) finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper

Directions

Stir together all ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to three days. Stir well before serving. Makes about 2 cups (500 mL).

Delicious & Doable Tips

• Toss Tuscan tuna salad with 2 cups (500 mL) cooked pasta and an additional 2 tbsp (30 mL) of pesto for a simple and delicious pack-and-go lunch option
• add 2 tbsp (30 mL) roughly chopped capers for a salty kick