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Through thick and thin, a can of tuna remains an affordable, filling, and even versatile dinner option. If you've been getting bored of the ol' mayo and celery act, here are five easy ideas to bring some delight into those trusty tuna-can meals:
1. Quick Pasta Fix Boil some pasta shells with frozen peas and corn, mix with the tuna, as well as steamed broccoli, chickpeas, and a splash of bottled Italian dressing. Toss, sprinkle some shaved Parmesan cheese on top, and enjoy.
2. Updated Nicoise Salad Start with a bed of mixed greens or baby spinach. Sprinkle a can of tuna (always drain it first) on top. Add black kalamata olives, sliced boiled potatoes (or deli potato salad), sliced mushrooms, and strips of red pepper. Top it with olive oil, a few squeezes of lemon juice, salt and fresh ground pepper.
3. Dieter's Delight For a healthy mayo-free mix, stir together the tuna with chopped celery, canned sliced water chestnuts, fresh dill, and sweet relish. No dressing required!
4. Mediterranean-Style Throw together a summery salad of tuna, sliced olives, capers, and chopped tomatoes. This is great on its own or served over a bed of couscous or in scooped-out tomato shells with a spoonful of hummus and a wedge of pita bread.
5. Easy Antipasto Prepare a restaurant-style antipasto platter. On a plate, arrange a yummy array of chopped celery, mini carrots, steamed cauliflower, sweet mini pickles, zucchini (sautéed for a few minutes in olive oil), sliced mozzarella cheese, and canned artichoke hearts. Add the tuna to the platter with a squeeze of lemon and a little salt and pepper. Eat it with a warm loaf of bread and a dish of olive oil for dipping. Mangia!
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