Cauliflower and Tuna Salad Recipe (2024)

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EAS

This was great. We roasted the cauilflower instead of steaming it and added 1 roasted diced eggplant to stretch the dish a bit. We also added a few chopped artichoke hearts and a handful of chopped cherry tomatoes. All of these additions were flavorful and added a lovely texture.

We used white wine vinegar as a sub for the sherry or champagne vinegar.

IC

Mercury levels are almost 3 times higher in albacore than in light tuna.

Lauren

Ran out of capers, so I subbed in diced gherkins. A delicious alternative to my usual tuna salad!

KB

The champagne vinegar ruined this for me; it did not go with the tuna and capers at all. I made it a second time with red wine vinegar and it was better, but I can't recommend it as written.

Michael Trombetta

To boost this to a full meal, we put it on top of a bed of barley. In the future, I would separately add half the dressing to the tuna and cauliflower, and then combine. Following the recipe, I think the tuna absorbed 80% of the dressing.

Linda

I roasted the cauliflower and also some halved cherry tomatoes for color. I used basil instead of parsley. I think chopped olives would be a nice addition as well.

Rory

I added a can of rinsed cannellini beans to make it more substantial. But this is excellent even without the beans.

Donna Harrison

It's HOT where I am and who wants to heat up the house by cooking? I had 4 little mini cauliflowers and some leftover grilled swordfish. Steamed the cauliflower in the morning and mixed everything up. Popped it in the fridge. Very lovely summer dinner on the terrace with a baguette and a glass of rosé.

Sarah

Very nice. I took some of the advice from the comments and added a second can of tuna plus some chopped up artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes to make it a heartier main dish. Definitely exceeded my expectations, a perfect dish for a hot summer evening.

Rebecca Goodsell

Prepared the salad the night before: picnic-sort of presentation. It was perfect. Although at 8:00AM, forgot the parsley.

Susan

Delicious side to bring to a picnic. I agree about making it ahead and letting flavors mingle before serving.

Linda

The dressing would work with any fish, it's delish! I added halved cherry tomatoes, roasted with the cauliflower for needed color

martasophia

We loved it. It's right what we in Italy love to eat!

Karen

This is delicious. I used a package of cauliflower florets that you just poke holes in the bag and microwave for three minutes. It made this super easy. You also don’t need another bowl for the dressing. just make it in your salad bowl, add the cauliflower and tuna and toss. I added nicoise olives as suggested by another reviewer, but didn’t change any other ingredients. I think a little chopped red onion would be good also.

Jean Kroeber

Excellent..used red wine vinegar. Added roasted potatoes as well as roasted cauliflower. Added parsley at end.Added sliced tomatoes when plating. Used 2 glasses of tuna. Beautiful, thank you all.

Prem

This was delicious! very adaptable…I added roast pumpkin and diced red onion and it was great.

Banffoodie

So delicious. I added cannellini beans, celery for crunch and some lemon zest. A perfect packed lunch served at room temp and even better after a couple days marinating in the fridge.

hutch

So delicious. I always pair this with a side of red pesto pasta. So enjoyable.

Low carb maker and baker

Silly to have made this as I am not wild about capers :).I imagine it would be good if you like capers.Unsure about the tuna and cauliflower marriage as well.

Refreshing Salad Cold Or Warm

I really enjoyed this salad. It's light and nutritious and the ingredients are simple. I steamed my cauliflower too long and it was a little mushy. It's still great but I did a second batch a paid better attention as so it didn't get mushy.

eden

9\22–Do 1/2 this dressing and add my Dijon garlic vinaigrette for more piquant flavor and basil instead of parsley

Anika

Wonderful! Cauli & tuna & vinaigrette is a terrific combo. Love it!

Peggy

Grated two cloves of garlic into the dressing, roasted cubed cauliflower, and served over red lentil pasta. Reduced the oil by a couple of TB. It was delicious on its own, we didn't want to stop eating it.

Annie K

Yummy! Roasted the cauli and added basil per others' recommendations. Sardines for tuna, champagne vin for lemon, delicious over some greens and grains.

Carly J

Good with black olives added as well.

AMHJR

Prepared as directed with sherry vinegar. Added a few handfuls of white beans. Makes a delicious lunch salad.

Lindsay

This far exceeded my expectations and was met with great enthusiasm from the table. We did add in another can of tuna, roasted the cauliflower, added in a jar of artichokes that were also marinating in a lemon/ olive juice, and 1-2 julienned carrots, plus a package of feta cheese. Didn’t have fresh parsley, would have been nice but didn’t miss it. I literally can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t like this except my three year old.

SL

Like many others, I roasted the cauliflower, doubled the tuna, and added a can of drained rinsed cannellini beans. Didn’t have any champagne vinegar or parsley, so substituted balsamic vinegar and cilantro. Ate warm. Delicious!

Tracey A.

I followed this recipe completely except for one thing, I added a can of drained and rinsed Cannellini Beans. We thought the beans were a good addition. I used Sherry Vinegar as I love its tart sweet flavor.We enjoyed it very much except I will roast the cauliflower next time as others have suggested in order to pump up its flavor.

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Cauliflower and Tuna Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What does Martha Stewart put in her tuna salad? ›

directions. Combine tuna, celery, apple, mayonnaise, basil, and lemon juice; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

What can I mix with canned tuna? ›

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What seasoning is good for tuna? ›

Organic Paprika (Sweet or Smoked): For a subtle warmth and color, excellent in rubs. Use smoked paprika for a more grilled flavor. Organic Black Malabar Pepper: A classic pairing for a simple seared tuna steak. Organic coriander Powder: Offers a lemony, floral note, excellent for an exotic twist.

Why is restaurant tuna salad so good? ›

Mayonnaise-rich tuna salad has a very soft, moist texture. To provide textural contrast, many restaurants add crisp ingredients to the mixture, including diced celery and onions. If served in a sandwich, simply toasting bread or adding lettuce to the sandwich results in a gripping textural contrast.

What vegetables go well with tuna? ›

Add the chopped vegetables (celery, cucumber, radish, green onions, and red onion), chopped mint and parsley, and pitted kalamata olives (or capers). Dress the salad. Pour the zesty Dijon dressing all over the tuna salad ingredients and mix well.

Why do you soak tuna in milk? ›

Before cooking, soak the fish in milk for 20 minutes

In this scenario, the protein in the milk binds with the compounds that cause that fishy odor, in essence extracting if from the fish.

Do you drain canned tuna for tuna salad? ›

If you are using canned tuna packed in water, drain it and add in 1 tablespoon of good-quality extra virgin olive oil. If you are using canned tuna packed in olive oil, you can use as is, without draining it.

Should you refrigerate tuna salad before eating? ›

Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; tuna salad should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. I wouldn't try to make it last any longer than that.

How long should you keep tuna salad in the refrigerator? ›

According to FoodSafety.gov, tuna salad is good for 3-4 days when properly stored in the refrigerator. This goes for all cold salads too – egg salad, chicken salad, macaroni salad, etc.

Why does restaurant tuna salad taste better? ›

The highest-quality tuna is bought fresh from the market or fishmonger, so some restaurants process and cook fresh tuna before incorporating it into the tuna salad. Although time-consuming and expensive, many chefs prefer this approach.

What does tuna salad contain? ›

Tuna salad is a salad dish consisting of tuna and mayonnaise. The tuna used is usually pre-cooked, canned, and packaged in water or oil. Pickles, celery, relish, and onion are popular ingredients to add. Tuna salad is also regularly served by itself, or on top of crackers, lettuce, tomato, or avocado.

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