If we need to get dinner on the table fast, we look to pantry all-stars like that little can of tuna fish. Since its easy, cheap, and shelf-stable, we always keep a few cans (or jars) around for last-minute meals. And while our go-to tuna salad sandwich is always tasty, there are so many other ways to turn the contents of that can into tonight’s dinner.
Of course, tuna isnt the only canned fish in town. The combinations below work equally well with canned salmon or mackerel. Basically, if you can pop the top and flake it, you can mix it into one of these canned tuna recipes.
Tuna Cakes: Add Eggs, Herbs & Breadcrumbs. Antonis Achilleos. … One-Pot Pasta: Add Pasta, Olives & Lemon. Joy Howard. … Tuna Melt: Add Greek Yogurt, Veggies, Cheese & Bread. Joy Howard. … Niçoise Salad: Add Potatoes, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Green Beans & Dressing. … Tuna Salad Spread: Add Avocado, Greek Yogurt, Herbs & Spices.
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Tuna Cakes: Add Eggs, Herbs & Breadcrumbs. Antonis Achilleos. …
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One-Pot Pasta: Add Pasta, Olives & Lemon. Joy Howard. …
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Tuna Melt: Add Greek Yogurt, Veggies, Cheese & Bread. Joy Howard. …
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Niçoise Salad: Add Potatoes, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Green Beans & Dressing. …
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Tuna Salad Spread: Add Avocado, Greek Yogurt, Herbs & Spices.
Tuna + Bread
What’s better than avocado toast? Tuna avocado toast. Mash up an avocado with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then gently stir in a can of tuna for a delicious double whammy. (Add a few slices of bacon and tomato for the ultimate BLTA.)
You can also go burger style, and pack that tuna into a patty to sandwich on a bun. Keep it simple by combining the tuna with breadcrumbs, mayo, and egg, or go big by making a red pepper–caper mayo, mixed right into the flaked fish.
Pan bagnat is a classic French tuna sandwich with anchovies and eggs, but you can turn it up, too, with a fennel and olive salad.
Tuna + Pasta
For an instant boost of filling protein in your carb-loaded pasta night, add a can of tuna. For a cold take, stir together the classic tuna-mayo mix, then combine with fusilli and some chopped raw vegetables for a light pasta salad. To keep it hot, mix a can into pasta sauce as you heat it; we love tuna in a classic tomato sauce, but you can also go simple with a no-cook sauce, combing tuna with olive oil, capers, olives, and herbs for a salsa verde approach. Or you can stir it into mac-and-cheese for a creamy, tuna casserole.
The Best Tuna Fish
FAQ
What do you mix with canned tuna?
What goes well with canned tuna?
Mix canned tuna with diced jalapenos, sriracha, and mayonnaise for a zesty twist on a classic. Ingredients: canned tuna, avocado, red onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper
Which is better, salmon or tuna?
Wild salmon is healthier, but it is also harder to find and more expensive. But if we compare farmed salmon with wild tuna, tuna wins.
What can you put in a tuna sandwich?
The king of the condiment shelf, mustard will be an obvious addition to any tuna sandwich. This team player can be used as a one-to-one mixture with mayonnaise or sour cream or sparingly to create a vinaigrette-like explosion on the palate. Becoming familiar with popular types of mustard and what to do with them will keep your creation cohesive.
What vegetables should I use for tuna salad?
Fresh alliums like red onion or shallot offer a pleasant bite of heat, especially with an Asian-influenced dish like a tuna-stuffed onigiri recipe. Tossing in bits of celery will add both a crunch and extra juiciness to your tuna creation. Whatever you decide to use, remember that the way you chop vegetables for tuna salad matters.