Italian Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sun-dried tomatoes; 1/4 red onion, minced; 1 (12-ounce) can solid white albacore tuna in water, drained; 1 rib celery, chopped; 1/4 cup pitted nicoise olives; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Juice of 1/2 a lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Suggested serving: whole grain breads or bountiful greens

Servings: persons

4 sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 red onion, minced
1 (12-ounce) can solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
1 rib celery, chopped
1/4 cup pitted nicoise olives
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Suggested serving: whole grain breads or bountiful greens

1
Cover the sun-dried tomatoes with hot water in a bowl.
2
Set aside until soft, about 20 minutes, then drain, chop, and put in a medium bowl.
3
To mellow the minced onion, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain it well, pat dry and add to the tomatoes.
4
Add the tuna, breaking it into large chunks, along with the celery, olives, and capers, and toss to combine.
5
Add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil and toss again.
6
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
7
Serve cold, with bread or greens, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 red onion, minced, 1 (12-ounce) can solid white albacore tuna in water, drained, 1 rib celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Italian Tuna Salad

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