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    Roasted Garlic Tuna Salad

    Published: May 15, 2017 · Updated: Dec 29, 2023 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    Roasted garlic gives this easy tuna salad tons of flavor while keeping the ingredients list simple and budget friendly

    Roasted Garlic Tuna Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    I'm all about having staples in my pantry so I never have to go to the grocery store. And I'm all about turning those pantry staples into meals that aren't just meals but they actually taste good and make your body feel good.

    After coming home from a trip, I want to make easy recipes that don't require fancy ingredients or a lot of time. Tuna is probably one of my top five ingredients I use every week, so it makes sense that I keep a lot of canned tuna in the house.

    I also always have at least 4 cans of different types of beans in the pantry because beans add nutritious and taste benefits to meals.

    Roasted Garlic Tuna Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    I combined them together, along with some roasted garlic because I always have at least 2 heads of garlic on my counter. And I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty this is. I always love tuna salad but after a while, the same old basic tuna salad can get old, ya know?

    Roasting the garlic provides your tuna salad with a fun flavor punch that doesn't require a lot of effort. (P.S. want to know how I roast garlic? Check out this post on roasting garlic)

    It is also free from the top 8 most common allergy foods.

    Despite being someone who lives off peanuts, eggs & dairy, I think it's still important to be knowledgeable about food allergies even if it doesn't directly affect you.

    Undoubtedly, you probably know someone who avoids certain ingredients whether or not they have an anaphylactic reaction to them.

    Roasted Garlic Tuna Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    So while I love my peanuts, eggs, dairy, shellfish, etc., I want everyone to be able to enjoy good food and have recipes to make good food. And this tuna salad is just that.

    I made a big batch for the week, and I am pumped to have it for lunch & snacks for the next few days. The only complaint I have is that I really wish tuna salad was a prettier dish to photograph...

    Roasted Garlic Tuna Salad from Living Well Kitchen
    Roasted Garlic Tuna Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    Roasted Garlic Tuna Salad

    Roasted garlic gives this easy tuna salad tons of flavor while keeping the ingredients list simple and budget friendly
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounces white beans rinsed & drained
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 head roasted garlic about 1 TBSP
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 12 ounces tuna drained
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add the beans, olive oil, roasted garlic, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to a mini food processor.
    • Blend until completely smooth.
    • Transfer to a bowl and stir in tuna until completely combined. Add more lemon juice, salt, or olive oil as needed.
    • Keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Makes 3 cups tuna salad
    *Recipe tested using 3 (4 ounce) cans tuna in water with less salt. Decrease salt to ⅛ teaspoon or omit if using tuna with added salt.
    *You can roast the garlic ahead of time or right before preparing.
    *Make sure to use tuna without soy if needed
    *Omit cayenne pepper for a milder tuna salad
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Garlic Tuna Salad
    Serving Size
     
    0.5 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    213
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    10
    mg
    3
    %
    Sodium
     
    301
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    428
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    15
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    21
    g
    42
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    60
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3.4
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    63
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    2.8
    mg
    16
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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