🧠 Quick & Healthy Tuna Ideas
1. Classic Tuna Salad (Lightened Up)
- Mix tuna with Greek yogurt (or a bit of mayo), Dijon mustard, diced celery, red onion, and a splash of lemon juice.
- Serve in lettuce wraps, on whole grain toast, or with crackers.
2. Tuna-Stuffed Avocados
- Scoop out part of an avocado and fill it with tuna salad, chopped tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- Add a sprinkle of paprika or Everything Bagel seasoning.
3. Mediterranean Tuna Bowl
- Layer quinoa or brown rice, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and a drizzle of olive oil + lemon juice.
4. Spicy Tuna Wrap
- Combine tuna with sriracha or hot sauce, Greek yogurt, and diced peppers.
- Roll into a whole wheat tortilla with spinach or arugula.
5. Tuna & White Bean Salad
- Mix tuna with canned white beans, chopped parsley, red onion, and lemon vinaigrette.
- Serve chilled or at room temp—great for meal prep!
6. Tuna Melt
- Mix tuna with mayo and seasonings, top whole-grain bread with the mix and a slice of cheddar.
- Broil until melted and golden.
7. Tuna Pasta
- Toss canned tuna with cooked pasta, garlic, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, capers, and parsley.
- Optional: add chili flakes for a kick.
8. Asian Tuna Rice Bowl
- Serve tuna over rice with soy sauce, sesame oil, shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado, and green onions.
- Top with sesame seeds or nori strips.
9. Tuna Zucchini Cakes
- Combine tuna, grated zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.
- Pan-fry into small patties and serve with a yogurt or tzatziki dip.
10. Tuna Niçoise Salad
- Arrange tuna with boiled eggs, green beans, baby potatoes, olives, and tomatoes.
- Drizzle with a Dijon vinaigrette for a French-inspired dish.
Would you like a low-carb, budget-friendly, or kid-approved version of any of these?
