By itself, a can of tuna is often a little underwhelming. A few chunks of watery fish flaking on a plate doesn’t seem very appetizing.
Chin up. You don’t have to bear the burden of dry tuna any longer. For the sake of your canned tuna experience, try out these simple additions:
1. Just add mayo
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I know what you’re thinking. Tuna. Mayo. Gross. But when both components are mixed together, a classic tuna salad is born.
2. Avocado heaven
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Avocado and tuna create the perfect ratio of fishiness to creaminess. To fill a sandwich with healthy fats, feel free to put this spread on bread.
3. You can never go wrong with salad
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Throw your favourite vegetables into a bowl, mix, and eat for a fulfilling meal. Tuna is the perfect addition to any salad.
4. Bruschetta with tuna
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Bruschetta just made your sad can of tuna a whole lot better. Tomatoes and tuna all day, every day.
5. Cheesy tuna melts
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Crispy bread and melted cheese are already a great combo, so don’t hesitate to add tuna. You’ll want more of these sandwiches than you can make.
6. Mac and cheese could use a friend
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Keep your dish flavourful by adding some tuna to this childhood favourite. After all, mac and cheese tastes great with anything.
7. The perfect ingredient for pasta
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We’re students, right? We need to study. So add in the tuna as soon as your pasta’s done cooking and get back to those books.
8. Build your own tuna burger
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A tuna burger offers endless combinations of vegetables, cheeses and condiments. Add your favourite toppings before nourishing yourself.
9. Loaded nachos
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Instead of spending time grilling meat for your nachos, toss tuna on top of the chips for quick protein.
10. Niçoise salad is more than just a salad
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Green beans, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tuna. A salad like this has everything you could ask for in a meal. After adding in veggies, choose the perfect vinaigrette to top the salad off with.
11. White beans and tuna
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Throw a couple of canned products together and you have an ultimate, nutritious tuna dish. It’s about time for both proteins to be canned together.
12. Peppers stuffed with tuna
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Mix rice and tuna together for the perfect stuffing, then cover the filling with cheese. Simple, yet, appetizing.
13. Scrambled eggs
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Eggs merge with tuna in this unexpected combination. Surprise your taste buds, in a pleasant way, by changing your breakfast routine from time to time.
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