🍊Sunshine Tuna Salad Recipe with Ocean Naturals (2024)

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I want to introduce you to Ocean Naturals Wild Premium Tuna, a new brand of tuna you’ll find on the shelves at Walmart. I made my fresh Sunshine Tuna Salad recipe with it and I’ve definitely found my new favorite brand of tuna.

Not only does Ocean Naturals Tuna taste better, but it’s responsibly caught. I know the first thing that comes to my mind is “dolphin-safe” – but Ocean Naturals goes beyond that to limit their impact on the ecosystem. I want you to look for a can the next time you’re at Walmart – they are easy to spot on the shelf because they are the only brand that has a box-shaped wrapper on the can. Ocean Naturals encourages you to learn where your tuna came from (yes, the tuna that’s in your can) by entering the code on the can. This is the coolest feature I’ve ever seen on product packaging – I’m looking at a map showing where my tuna came from and I know the name of the boat and the captain of that boat. Try it yourself!

Taste the tuna straight out of the can. I don’t usually eat tuna straight out of the can – but I tried Ocean Naturals tuna on my salad “as is” (no additions or cooking) and I was surprised that I loved it. I could definitely taste a difference from other tuna, and I didn’t feel the need to “cover-up” the tuna flavor with anything. This is good tuna! And it’s really good for your health!

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I know that tuna is a healthy food – but I didn’t realize just how many health benefits there are. I made a list of my four favorite health benefits, but there are many more. Tuna is good for your heart because it has Omega 3 fatty acids which have amazing anti-inflammatory benefits. Tuna is high in protein. You’ll find important antioxidants in tuna like selenium, vitamin C, manganese, and zine. Tuna is also a good source of several types of B vitamins. We should all eat more tuna as part of investing in our health! And it’s convenient to keep tuna stocked in your pantry. Now I’ll show you how to make my Sunshine Tuna Salad.

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My Sunshine Tuna Salad recipe is my way of bringing some sunshine into my day while boosting my heart health and immune system. I love creating salads with warm tuna on top of the lettuce. I do this by mixing one egg and dried dill with my tuna and then lightly frying it in olive oil. I already told you that tuna has vitamin C in it, but this salad takes the vitamin C up a notch by adding mandarin oranges to the salad and orange juice to the salad dressing. Here’s my recipe to print or to pin – I hope you love the fresh taste as much as I do!

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Heather Hernandez of Freebies4Mom.com

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Enjoy the health benefits of tuna in this fresh salad.

Ingredients

  • TUNA
  • 1 can Ocean Naturals skipjack chunk light tuna (6 oz, drained)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • SALAD
  • 2 handfuls of your favorite lettuce (I like spinach & baby spring mix)
  • 1 can mandarin oranges (11 oz.)
  • ÂĽ cup sunflower seeds
  • DRESSING
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salad dressing first by mixing olive oil, white vinegar, dried parsley, and orange juice then refrigerate until salad is ready to be dressed.
  2. Select a large salad bowl and place your lettuce inside.
  3. Place a saute pan over Medium heat with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in it.
  4. While olive oil is heating up, use a fork to mix the tuna with the egg and dried dill.
  5. When the olive oil is hot, press the tuna mixture into the pan into a thin layer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Carefully flip the tuna to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes. The tuna may crumble while flipping, but that's ok as long as the egg in the tuna is thoroughly cooked.
  7. Remove the tuna from the heat, and place on top of your lettuce.
  8. Add the mandarin oranges, salad dressing and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

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Recipe originally published November 1, 2013.

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    Amallia @DesireToEatJuly 10, 2014 3:55 am at 3:55 am - Reply

    wow, great recipe, thanks for sharing

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    AmeeMay 24, 2014 5:36 am at 5:36 am - Reply

    healthy and yummy!

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    I am loving this! I am on Weight Watchers right now and think this is a great lunch recipe for me. Thanks Heather!

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      Freebies4MomMay 24, 2014 1:55 pm at 1:55 pm - Reply

      Oh good! If you haven’t already tried the Ocean Naturals Tuna – you’ve got to try it! There’s a big difference from other canned tunas – it’s so good I’ll eat it straight from the can.

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    Shelley ZurekMay 23, 2014 7:36 pm at 7:36 pm - Reply

    I love the mandarin oranges added to this.

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      Freebies4MomMay 23, 2014 7:45 pm at 7:45 pm - Reply

      They definitely add some “sunshine” to this salad!

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    Melissa@StockpilingMomsMay 23, 2014 3:45 pm at 3:45 pm - Reply

    The Sunshine Tuna Salad looks amazing! I must try it!

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      Freebies4MomMay 23, 2014 4:30 pm at 4:30 pm - Reply

      Thank you – it’s a perfect summer salad!

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    CynthiaNovember 8, 2013 1:26 pm at 1:26 pm - Reply

    I want to try your recipe! This looks so good!

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    Sara MerrittNovember 6, 2013 9:33 am at 9:33 am - Reply

    Yum! This is a little dose of sunshine! You’ve done a great job packing a ton of vitamins & minerals into one power lunch. Looks great. #client

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      Freebies4MomNovember 6, 2013 9:36 am at 9:36 am - Reply

      Thanks! Yes, it’s a perfect salad for the winter when we all need a little extra dose of sunshine!

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    Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks)November 1, 2013 8:59 pm at 8:59 pm - Reply

    Wow! I would never have thought about adding oranges! Love it! Looks great! #client

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      Freebies4MomNovember 2, 2013 11:31 am at 11:31 am - Reply

      Thank you!

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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 you put in tuna to make it better? ›

In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like ½ teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately or cover and chill until serving.

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.

How do you make Paula Deen's tuna salad? ›

Directions. In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, celery, relish, and onion. Season the salad with a big pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve on a bed of salad greens or on toasted bread, if you like.

What to avoid in canned tuna? ›

Skipjack and canned light tuna, which are relatively low in mercury, can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. However, albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna are high in mercury and should be limited or avoided.

Is Miracle Whip better than mayo for tuna? ›

More viscous or fluid products may cause a more 'wet' tuna salad.” Less popular for tuna salad among our experts but still mayo MVPs, Kewpie and Miracle Whip both have distinct flavors that don't work as well with tuna, one more savory (Kewpie) and one sweeter (Miracle Whip).

How many times a week should you eat tuna salad? ›

Yes. Canned light tuna is in the “Best Choices” category and it is fine to eat 2 to 3 servings per week. We recommend that you eat a variety of fish. You may wish to try other affordable fish in the “Best Choices” category such as canned salmon or sardines, frozen fish, or fresh fish that are at a reduced price.

Is too much tuna salad bad for you? ›

If you eat more than the recommended amount, you could get mercury poisoning. High levels of mercury in tuna can have side effects. Symptoms of mercury poisoning include loss of coordination, memory problems, numbness, pain, problems with vision, seizures and tremors.

What pairs well with tuna salad? ›

Get something crisp with some texture. Potato chips would be a good choice as well as a raw vegetable salad tossed in a vinaigrette. Since tuna salad is dressed with mayonnaise, I would stay away from anything with a similar dressing like potato salad or coleslaw.

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.

What does tuna salad contain? ›

Tuna salad is a light and fresh comfort food classic. Made with a few simple ingredients such as canned tuna, mayonnaise, onion and celery, it's the perfect combination of creamy and crispy. Serve this in a sandwich, wrap it in lettuce, or stuff it in avocado halves for a healthy, throw-together lunch.

What is the vegetable broth in StarKist tuna? ›

Vegetable broth is added to some StarKist Tuna products as a flavor enhancer. The broth must consist of two or more of the following: beans (including soybeans), cabbage, carrots, celery, garlic, onions, parsley, peas, potatoes, green or red bell peppers, spinach, or tomatoes.

What are the ingredients in deli style tuna salad StarKist? ›

Light Tuna, Water, Water Chestnuts, Vinegar, Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Celery, Cured Cucumbers, Egg Yolk, Onion Powder, Mustard Flour, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Salt, Sugar, Dextrose, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gel, Guar Gum, Natural Flavors, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Calcium Chloride, ...

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