It's Tuna Time
For years, canned tuna has been a lunchtime standard. So shake up the ordinary by preparing one of these delicious dishes for your midday meal.
For starters, how about this Tuna Salad Melt?
The classic tuna melt gets a healthy makeover with this open-faced version. The walnuts give it an extra-special touch.
Spanish-Style Tuna and Potato Salad
Ward off the 3 o'clock munchies by eating this filling and delectable salad during lunch. Your stomach will thank you.
Tuna Pan Bagnat
A favorite in southern France, pan bagnat (pan ban-YAH) means "bathed bread." The bread in this sandwich is meant to absorb some liquid from the filling, so it's fine to assemble it entirely ahead of time. Pair with potato salad, pasta salad, or baked chips.
Salad Niçoise
This speedy version of the traditional French tuna salad makes for excellent lunchtime fare.
Easy Penne and Tuna Salad
Instead of cleaning out the fridge to put lunch together, toss pasta with quality tuna; its richness and flavor will carry the salad, which is embellished with simple flavorings. Pack a piece of torn baguette to round out the meal.
Herby Potato, Green Bean, and Tuna Salad
This salad is chock full of lunchtime goodness. You can also add a hard-boiled egg on top for an extra protein boost.
Tuna and White Bean Salad
This flavor-filled salad is a simple solution to bland office lunches.
Tuna Melts with Avocado
You can pair this with carrot and celery sticks and a bit of light ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Farro, Green Bean, and Fennel Salad with Tuna
This recipe begins with uncooked grain, which needs an hour in the pot and a little time to cool. If you need to save time, hunt down some precooked whole-grain farro on your local grocery store's rice aisle.
Tuna Panini
Pack this hearty sandwich with fresh apple slices or a tossed green salad.
