Is canned tuna a pantry staple or culinary hero? This collection will turn you into a tuna believer! We’re talking beyond the basic tuna salad here. These canned tuna recipes showcase the versatility and deliciousness of this protein, featuring everything from classic sandwiches to unexpected Asian inspired dishes. Plus, canned tuna is budget friendly and convenient, making it a great choice for busy cooks. So grab a can and get ready to create something amazing!
Italian Tuna White Bean Salad

Want a delicious Italian salad recipe? Try Italian tuna white bean salad. Canned (or fresh tuna) and cannellini beans make this Tuscan classic a hit!
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The Best Tuna Salad

Dive into the world of flavors with this exceptional Tuna Salad, a tantalizing blend of hearty tuna, crunchy pecans, and sweet raisins, all bound together by creamy mayonnaise. Every bite promises a delightful crunch, a burst of freshness, and a harmony of tastes that will turn even the most skeptical into avid tuna salad enthusiasts.
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Easy Tuna Melt Recipe

Filled with delicious tuna salad, a layer of cheddar, and fresh sliced tomato this Tuna Melt is baked to perfection in the oven until the cheese is perfectly melted and the bread is crispy golden brown. It’s the ultimate hot sandwich that makes a fantastic easy lunch or dinner!
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Tuna Salad Collard Wraps

This Tuna Salad Collard Wrap is super healthy, light and refreshing. It’s perfect for meal prep and stays fresh in the fridge for a few days.
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Lentil Salad with Tuna

This Lentil Salad with Tuna packs a protein punch that will keep you satisfied until dinner! It’s full of Spring goodies like carrots and kale. Dress it with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing and you are good to go.
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Tuna White Bean Salad with Artichokes

Nix the boring tuna salad lunch with this easy, light, healthful, mayo-free Tuna, White Bean Salad with Artichokes! You can pull it together in about 30 minutes from items you probably already have in your pantry!
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Best Damn Grilled Tuna And Cheese

No kidding! The best damn grilled tuna and cheese sandwich you will ever eat! Tuna Melts are done in less than 20 minutes and so delicious!
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Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Cheesy Tuna Casserole using flaky canned tuna makes a one pot meal that’s full of veggies, tuna, noodles in a from scratch creamy sauce and a crumb topping.
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On-The-Go Tuna Lettuce Wraps (2 Ways)

Don’t know what to take with you for a healthy and easy work lunch? It’s the ultimate problem, isn’t it? Ok maybe not the ultimate, but it is definitely tough to get creative and mix it up when it comes to work lunch.
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Spicy Sriracha Tuna Stuffed Avocado

This Spicy Sriracha Tuna Stuffed Avocado recipe is the easiest healthy lunch idea EVER! It’s the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, savory, and the right amount of spicy with the most flavorful, nutritious tuna filling.
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Macaroni Salad With Tuna

Macaroni Salad with Tuna is a family favorite! It is so fast and easy to make Macaroni Salad with Tuna! Bring it to your next potluck!
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Tuna Stuffed Pasta Shells

Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner with these Tuna Stuffed Pasta Shells! You’ll love these jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a cheesy blend of flaked tuna, topped with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce.
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Tuna Dip

This easy tuna dip recipe is the perfect snack or appetizer for game days, parties, etc. It’s so creamy and full of bright, fresh flavors.
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Tuna Croquettes

Tuna croquettes are simply patties or rolls of tuna and bread crumbs that are fried or baked. Easy and delicious.
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Tuna Pizza With Lemon Dill Aioli

This Tuna Florentine Pizza tastes like the best of a grilled tuna and cheese sandwich! Namely tun and cheese! It comes together in just a few minutes if you by some store made pizza dough! Add the spinach on there to bump up the nutrition!
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Tuna Pate Recipe

This homemade tuna pate is made with cream cheese, black pepper, salt, garlic and chives. It is incredibly easy to make and takes only 10 minutes!
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Indonesian Tuna Fried Rice – Nasi Goreng Tuna

Nasi goreng tuna, which means tuna fried rice, is an easy and quick way to make a full, nutritious meal from simple ingredients. You get the carb from the rice and protein from the tuna, all on one plate.
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Sandwichon De Atun, Camarones O Pollo (Sandwich Cake)

This sandwich can be made with shrimp, tuna or chicken, it is easy to prepare and requires no cooking, and the combination is spectacular.
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Easy Tuna Salad Snack Plate

Take your lunch on-the-go with this Easy Tuna Salad Snack Plate. It’s got every component you need in a nutritious lunch.
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Tuna Fish Recipe For Salad

Creamy and crunchy in just the right balance, this tuna salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser come lunchtime.
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Tuna Pasta

Infused with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this tuna pasta is a quick and easy meal that is sure to delight your senses.
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