Tuna Salad With Bell Peppers And Herbs Food

TUNA SALAD WITH HOT AND SWEET PEPPERS

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Inspired by the oil-and-vinegar tuna salads of the Mediterranean, this version includes new-world peppers. Letting thin slices of hot and sweet peppers sit with vinegar and salt for a few minutes gives them a pickled taste without taking away their crispness. It also makes for a sharp dressing when mixed with the olive oil from oil-packed tuna. Celery and parsley bring freshness to this blend, which is wonderful on its own and versatile enough to be spooned over toast or tossed with lettuce or pasta.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 hot green chile, such as serrano, seeded if desired, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
Salt and black pepper
2 celery stalks
2 (5-ounce) cans or 1 (7- to 8-ounce) jar tuna packed in olive oil
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Toss the pepper and the chile with the vinegar and a big pinch of salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the celery into 1/4-inch dice.
Add the celery, tuna with all of its oil and chopped parsley to the peppers. Toss until the tuna flakes into bite-size pieces and everything is well mixed, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

BEST EVER TUNA SALAD

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Creamy, delicious tuna salad with a surprise ingredient!

Provided by Kristy

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, shredded
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sour cream
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
¾ cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop finely.
In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, crabmeat, mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard. Stir in chopped egg, dill weed, lemon pepper, dill and sweet relish and chopped onion. Mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 260.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

STUFFED SWEET PEPPERS WITH TUNA, BULGUR AND HERBS

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Small, sweet bell peppers (also called mini peppers) in shades of red, orange and green make attractive vessels for stuffing. In this recipe, adapted from the home cook Meline Toumani, they're roasted until caramelized, then filled with a mixture of bulgur, tuna, herbs and capers for brightness. Offer these to nibble with cocktails when you're feeding a crowd, or serve them with a salad and some warm pita bread for a light but highly flavorful supper for a smaller group. Be sure to use the best-quality tuna you can get here; tuna packed in olive oil (rather than water or other types of oil) is generally richer and better tasting.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories finger foods, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet small bell peppers, cored (about 24)
6 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt, more as needed
1 cup medium or coarse bulgur
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 medium or 2 small jalapeños, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 chopped anchovy filets (optional)
Black pepper, to taste
1 (5- to 7-ounce) jar of tuna packed in olive oil, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek-style yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, mint or dill (or a combination), more for garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

Heat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss peppers with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast, stirring once or twice, until peppers are tender, 15 to 22 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, in a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add bulgur and toast, stirring, until it smells nutty, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt, and sauté until tomato paste darkens, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in stock or water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until bulgur is soft all the way through, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain off any remaining liquid and set aside to cool.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering. Add celery and sauté until just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and anchovies (if using). Sauté until vegetables are just tender but not soft (a little texture is welcome), 4 to 6 minutes. If mixture begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, add a tablespoon or two of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool.
Put tuna in a large bowl and use a fork to break into chunks. Add remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons oil, mayonnaise (or yogurt) and lemon juice and mash until tuna is broken into small flakes. Mix in onion-celery mixture, bulgur, herbs and capers and stir well. Taste and add more salt, pepper and/or lemon juice as needed.
Make a slit lengthwise down each pepper to open it up. Stuff the bulgur mixture into the open peppers, then pinch the peppers so that the stuffing holds the two sides together. (It's O.K. if the peppers aren't completely closed.) Arrange on a platter, sprinkle with lemon juice and garnish with herbs. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 356, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 820 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD

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Tuna salad is a classic go-to for quick lunches and snacks. This tuna salad recipe is made with canned tuna, mayo, celery, onion, and lemon, and can be customized in dozens of ways. It's creamy, filling, and easy to make!

Provided by Sally Vargas

Categories Lunch Salad Sandwich Budget Pantry Meal Quick and Easy

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in water
1 rib celery, diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

Drain the tuna: Open the can and hold it over the sink. Tilt the can and press on the lid to allow the water in the can to drain.
Serve how you like it: Spoon tuna salad onto slices of bread to make a sandwich, scoop onto crackers for a snack, or serve it atop a bed of salad greens for a healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 539 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

10-MIN MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD (BOLD & HEALTHY)

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Healthy tuna salad without mayo, prepared the Mediterranean way with lots of crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty Dijon dressing! I like using wild-caught Albacore or Yellowfin tuna, and I tend to choose tuna packed in water. To change up this easy tuna salad, add some chopped pink pickles, diced carrots, chopped bell peppers, or different fresh herbs. Serve healthy tuna salad in a pita sandwich, in lettuce wraps, or as an appetizer over sweet roasted tomatoes.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Salad

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoon good quality Dijon mustard
Zest of 1 lime
1 1/2 limes, (juice of)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sumac
Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)
3 cans tuna, (5 ounces each (use quality tuna of your choice))
2 1/2 celery stalks, (chopped)
1/2 English cucumber, (chopped)
4-5 radishes, (stems removed, chopped)
3 green onions, (both white and green parts, chopped)
1/2 medium red onion, (finely chopped)
1/2 cup cup pitted Kalamata olives, (halved)
1 bunch parsley, (stems removed, chopped (about 1 cup chopped fresh parsley))
10-15 fresh mint leaves, (stems removed, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint))

Steps:

To make the zesty mustard vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lime zest, and lime juice. Add the olive oil, sumac, salt and pepper, and crushed pepper flakes (if using), and whisk again until well-blended. Set aside briefly.
To make the tuna salad, in a large salad bowl, combine the tuna with the chopped vegetables, Kalamata olives, chopped fresh parsley and mint leaves. Mix gently with a wooden spoon.
Pour the dressing over the tuna salad. Mix again to make sure the tuna salad is evenly coated with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for half an hour before serving. When ready to serve, toss the salad gently to refresh.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 kcal, Sugar 1.5 g, Sodium 371.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, UnsaturatedFat 11.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving