Tuna salad with scallions

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Canned tuna might remind you of old-school lunches, but this is going to be your grown-up adult version. Oil-packed tuna is not the tuna you grew up on, but if you did then I am totally jealous.  

Here tuna gets cozy with fresh scallions, bright pesto and a personal summer favorite of mine, tomatoes. My go-to way to enjoy this salad is on super thin rice crackers, but this would be killer in a classic tuna melt as well.  This recipe makes a super quick, protein packed lunch so you can power through the rest of your day. 

Tuna salad with scallions

  • 10 oz oil-packed tuna, canned

  • 3 tablespoons chopped scallions

  • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped

  • 3 teaspoons pesto

  • 1/2 lemon, juice

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • Salt and pepper, for seasoning 

  1. Remove the tuna from each can into a medium sized bowl. If using oil-packed tuna you do not have to drain the cans. If the tuna is packed in water be sure to drain the tuna + add a few tablespoons of olive oil in the bowl.

  2. Add the scallions, capers, pesto, lemon juice + tomato. Toss gently to combine. Taste for seasoning, then add salt + pepper to your liking.

  3. Enjoy the salad as is or on thin rice crackers.

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