8 Ways to Enjoy Tuna Fish

When most people think of canned tuna the first thing that comes to mind is probably tuna fish sandwiches. While tuna fish sandwiches are great for a quick lunch or snack they tend to become quite boring after awhile. There are plenty of ways to enjoy tuna fish besides on bread. If you are bored with your everyday, ordinary tuna fish sandwich then take a look below at a few different ways that you can eat tuna.

Tuna salad is great to prepare for a quick lunch. The great thing about tuna salad is that you do not need to be a chef to make it. Preparation is really quite simple. The basic ingredients to making tuna salad are; mayonnaise, tuna, celery, and sometimes diced hard boiled eggs Tuna salad should be kept cool and served cool to keep it from spoiling and to preserve its taste. It is usually eaten on bread or with salad but can be eaten on the side of a meal as a side dish.

Tuna macaroni salad is a great dish to bring to family cookouts and is great to serve for dinner. The great thing about tuna macaroni salad is that when it comes to preparation you can get as creative as you want. You can use macaroni or shells and different types of oils and seasonings. Some main ingredients to use when preparing macaroni salad are; macaroni, onions, mayonnaise, seasonings (salt and pepper,) pickles (sweet,) and salad dressing. I have included a link below this article to allrecipes.com for a tuna macaroni salad recipe.

Tuna helper is a quick way to incorporate tuna into dinner. It is made by General Mills, the same company that makes Hamburger Helper and does not require many ingredients to make. You only need milk and tuna to prepare the tuna helper as there are other seasonings that come with the package that you mix in with the milk and tuna. Tuna Helper can be eaten as it or served with sandwiches.

Tuna melt is slightly different from the normal everyday tuna fish sandwich. Tuna melts are great for those who enjoy cheese. These types of sandwiches are generally made with sliced yellow cheese but can be prepared with any cheese of preference. The tuna melt sandwich is made by preparing the canned tuna fish with mayonnaise. You can also add in some spices and some onion. Some people like placing mustard, salad dressing, or celery into their tuna fish. You can prepare it with ingredients of your preference. Once the tuna fish is prepared, you can place it on one side of the bread, and place a slice of cheese on the other side and put in the microwave on high for a minute. You can also toast the sandwich in an oven for a good two minutes or until the cheese is melted. Lastly, try placing a tomato or two inside the sandwich and enjoy it with a pickle on the side. Great cheeses to use for tuna melts are American Cheddar, Shredded sharp cheddar, Swiss cheese, and Provolone.

Tuna salad on top of salad is pretty tasty and adds a refreshing crunch to any meal. The main ingredients needed to prepare tuna salad are; tuna fish, mayonnaise, relish, and celery. Some people enjoy diced onion and diced hard boiled eggs in their tuna salad as well. Once you prepare the tuna salad spread it on top of your regular salad (lettuce, tomato etc.) and enjoy. Tuna salad makes a delightful salad topper.

Tuna pockets are a quick and easy way to prepare a healthy lunch. To prepare a tuna pocket you need to first prepare the tuna salad with the following ingredients; tuna fish, mayonnaise, relish, and celery. You can add additional ingredients. You will also need pita bread. Pita bread is typically served with salads at restaurants but taste just as delightful when used to make sandwiches. Take your pita bread and cut it in half. You can place additional ingredients inside of the bread such as; chopped onions, tomatoes, diced hard boiled eggs peppers, a pinch of pepper or salt, carrots or pickles. If you choose to place additional ingredients in your pocket be sure to place some of the ingredients on the bottom first, then spread the tuna salad on top of those ingredients and then spread the remaining ingredients on the top. Finish off the pocket with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.

Tuna casserole is a great way to enjoy tuna fish. There are dozens of tuna casserole recipes on the internet from the user shared recipes on sites like allrecipes.com to Martha Stewart's Tuna-Noodle casserole to Rachel Ray's tuna casserole. I have included a link below this article to two great tuna casserole recipes.

Tuna fish patties or fish cakes are a unique way to enjoy tuna fish. These patties can be enjoyed on a bun, as a side dish or as the main meal. They are fairly simple to make and require the following ingredients; breadcrumbs, eggs, tuna fish and onions. As with the tuna casserole there are many recipes available online that will show you how to prepare the patties. I have included a link below to one great recipe.