14 Irresistible Tuna Recipes Made for Busy Nights
Tuna is the secret to quick, flavorful meals that feel satisfying without taking all night to make. These recipes prove you don’t have to sacrifice taste when time is short.
From light salads to hearty mains, these tuna creations are simple, versatile, and packed with flavor. Each one is designed to make busy nights easier, while still providing a meal that everyone will look forward to.
Tuna Poke Bowl
This Tuna Poke Bowl recipe features sushi-grade fish with a medley of fresh veggies and
Get The Recipe: Tuna Poke Bowl.
Tuna Tataki
Tuna tataki is a simple dish that combines delicate, gently-seared tuna with a citrus-soy sauce with a gentle ginger kick. Easy to make as an app or a main course.
Get The Recipe: Tuna tataki – Caroline’s Cooking.
Tuna Pasta Salad
This creamy, classic Tuna Pasta Salad is made with shell noodles, peas, tuna, celery, and mayonnaise. It’s quick and easy to make, flavorful, filling, and perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, and simple dinners.
Get The Recipe: Tuna Pasta Salad.
Chirashi Sushi
Chirashi sushi is a traditional sushi bowl of seasoned rice, strips of omelette and topped with sashimi, vegetables and other seafood. It’s elegant, colorful and easier than you might think.
Get The Recipe: Chirashi sushi (scattered sushi) – Caroline’s Cooking.
Miso Tuna Burgers
These miso tuna burgers are a delicious mix of fresh tuna, miso, and soy, served on fluffy scallion pancakes with a flavorful wasabi-soy-miso sauce. So good!
Get The Recipe: Miso tuna burgers – Caroline’s Cooking.
Tuna Stuffed Avocado Palta Rellena
This tuna-stuffed avocado is incredibly easy to prepare and a delicious, simple combination of flavors. It makes a great light, no-cook lunch or appetizer.
Get The Recipe: Tuna stuffed avocado (palta rellena de atun) – Caroline’s Cooking.
Tuna Mac And Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and protein-rich, this Tuna Mac and Cheese is an easy-to-make one-pot dinner recipe! Try it out today!
Get The Recipe: Tuna Mac and Cheese.
Tuna Empanada Filling
Spanish tuna empanada filling can be used in a variety of dishes, including pies, wraps, salads, omelets, nachos, and more. It’s a healthy canned tuna recipe great for meal prep.
Get The Recipe: Tuna Empanada Filling (Versatile & Meal Prep Friendly).
Seared Tuna And Veggie Bowl
Packed with simple, fresh ingredients, this seared tuna and veggie bowl is a great way to eat healthily without skimping on flavor. With minimal cooking and prep, it’s easy to make too.
Get The Recipe: Seared tuna and veggie bowl – Caroline’s Cooking.
Tuna Lentil Salad
This healthy tuna lentil salad is high in protein and fibre, and contains approximately 500 calories. It’s delicious, and you can swap out the vegetables.
Get The Recipe: Tuna Lentil Salad (High-Protein, High-Fibre).
Tuna Salad With Greek Yogurt Recipe
This tuna salad with Greek yogurt recipe is an easy, high-protein lunch recipe – serve as a salad, in a sandwich, or in a wrap! It’s light, crunchy, and flavorful, made with canned tuna, chopped celery, spices, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Get The Recipe: Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Recipe.
Stovetop Tuna Casserole
This tuna noodle casserole is the upgraded version of a classic! Made with real ingredients (no canned soup!) and ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes.
Get The Recipe: Tuna Casserole Recipe without Soup – Our Love Language is Food.
Ahi Tuna Salad
Ahi Tuna Salad with a fresh Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette is the perfect light and fresh dish. Easy and ready in under 10 minutes!
Get The Recipe: Ahi Tuna Salad – Cuisine & Cocktails.
Best Damn Tuna Salad Grilled Cheese
No kidding! The best damn grilled tuna and cheese sandwich you will ever eat! Tuna Melts are prepared in under 20 minutes and are absolutely delicious!
Get The Recipe: Best Damn Grilled Tuna and Cheese.
