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Simple tuna recipes that are made with everyday ingredients.

Tuna Facts and Information

The types of tuna are (from largest to smallest)
Bluefin Tuna, Southern Bluefin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna. Yellowfin Tuna, Albacore,  Skipjack

Albacore Tuna/Longfin Tuna tends to have higher mercury levels than Skipjack tuna (light tuna).

Tips about Tuna.
Canned products are fully cooked, so it is safe to eat them without cooking. If heated, serve right away or refrigerate leftovers in a container.

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Tuna Quesadillas

1 can drained tuna fish, packed in water
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise, light
4 flour tortillas
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, lowfat

Mix tuna with mayonnaise.

Microwave:
Spoon filing onto half of each tortilla. Top filling with cheese and fold tortilla in half. Microwave on high for 60 seconds. Turn the plate halfway through cooking time.

Stove:
Divide mixture onto two tortillas. Top with cheese and the remaining two tortillas. Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Brown quesadillas on both sides. Cut in half before serving.

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Yield: 4 servings
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Tuna Melt Burger

1 (6 ounce) can tuna
2 medium stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup low sodium processed American cheese, diced
1/4 cups light mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon instant minced onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 slices whole wheat bread

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Drain tuna and break the meat apart with a fork 4. Wash and chop the celery and dice the cheese.

Mix tuna, celery, cheese, light mayonnaise, dried onion, salt, and pepper into a medium mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.

Spread tuna mixture on six of the pieces of whole wheat bread and place a single slice of bread on top of each (you will make a total of 6 sandwiches).

7. Put each sandwich on a square of aluminum foil, then wrap the foil around sandwiches, folding edges securely 8. Bake about 20 minutes or until hot in the middle. Cool slightly before serving.

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Yield: 6 servings
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Tuna and Rice Salad

1 c. uncooked rice
1 c. peas
1 can tuna
4 to 5 scallions
10 cherry tomatoes

Cook rice, then add peas (blanch until defrosted). Chop scallions and cut tomatoes in half. Mix drained tuna with all ingredients. Lightly toss with 1/2 cup of Italian dressing. Refrigerate 1/2 hour before serving. Toss and serve on lettuce or stuff tomatoes.
Makes 4 servings
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Cranberry Tuna Salad

2 c. tuna
2 eggs, hard-boiled
1/2 c. chopped, stuffed olives
1 pkg. Knox gelatin, dissolved
1 c. celery, diced
1 tbsp. onion, chopped fine
1 c. salad dressing
1/4 c. cold water

Add 1/2 cup hot water to gelatin. Mix all ingredients and let set 20 minutes.
Makes 4 servings
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More Tuna Recipes

Broccoli Tuna Casserole
Creamy Tuna Mold Salad
Curried Tuna
Diet Apple Tuna Salad
Diet Dilled Tuna Salad
English Muffins with Tuna
Grilled Fresh Tuna Fish Marinade
Grilled Tuna
Hot Tuna Noodle Casserole
Impossible Tuna and Cheddar Pie
Italian Style Grilled Tuna Steaks
Jelled Tuna Ring
Mushroom and Tuna Bake
Open Faced Tuna Sandwich
Parmesan Tuna Dip
Stuffed Tuna Bread
Smoked Tuna Log
Swiss Tuna Grill
Swiss Tuna Quiche
Tuna Cashew Casserole
Tuna Mousse
Tuna Mushroom Burger
Tuna Pecan Roll
Tuna Pie
Tuna Potato Chip Casserole
Tuna Quiche
Tuna Salad Casserole
Tuna Salad for One
Tuna Salad Jello Salad
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Tuna Scallop
Tuna Squares
Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes
Tuna Tomato Squares
Tuna Balls 

Recommended Sites and with more information and Tuna Recipes

Florida Seafood Recipes
A pdf pamphlet from Fresh from Florida. Pamphlet is about the YellowFin Tuna with safe handling, storage and cooking information.

BC-Canadian Albacore Tuna Recipes
A pdf file of tuna recipes.

Other Recommended Sites with Tuna info and recipes

Tuna the Wonderfish Cookbook
Lots of tuna recipes.  Each recipe includes a picture of the finished recipe. Recipes indexed by no mayo, type of dish and cuisine. Site is produced by The Tuna Council of The National Fisheries Institute.

Starkist Tuna
Site includes many tuna recipes.  Has information about tuna and its benefits and the different products or you can purchase a Happy 50th Birthday Charlie T-Shirt.

Seven Ways with Canned Tuna (MyRecipes.com)
Printable recipes with quick ways to fix canned tuna.

Start with Tuna Recipes (Busy Cooks at about.com)
Description of types of tuna and current packaging of tuna. Includes printable recipes with photos of each recipe.

Canned Tuna Recipes at Epicurious
Lots of canned tuna recipes.  Recipes are searchable, printable and rated.

Tuna Recipes from Tuna.org
A small collection of recipes organized by appetizers, main dishes, pasta, salad and sandwiches.