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    Home » Recipes » Seafood

    Published: Sep 11, 2012 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Tuna & Pea Salad

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    A delicious Tuna and Pea Salad made with only 5 simple ingredients that you just may already have in your kitchen! A summer salad recipe is so refreshing in hot weather but chow mein noodles make this especially delicious and filling!

    Summer Salad Recipe shown on a coral placemat with a large serving bowl in background and three bowls of tuna pea salad.

    Because fish is such a good source of protein, vitamins B, D, and omega 3 fatty acids, I am making a concerted effort to incorporate more fish into our diet, like this Tomato Basil Grilled Fish recipe that is delicious and super easy to make.

    One way to combat the heat outdoors is to serve cold meals indoors. For us this summer, that has meant summer salad recipe meals and grilling.

    As soon as spring hits, it's time to dust off the grill and put it to good work. To go with this Tuna and Pea Salad, some of my favorites are Teriyaki Beef Kabobs, Teriyaki Chicken Burgers, or if you are looking for a nutritionally dense food these Beef Heart Kabobs are great for grilling!

    Instructions

    1. In a large salad bowl combine the lettuce and tuna.
    2. Chop an onion and add it to the bowl.
    3. Add frozen peas.
    4. Add mayonnaise. Store-bought is fine, or try out some Homemade Mayonnaise or this healthier Lacto Fermented Mayonnaise.
    5. Mix well and immediately before serving, top with the chow-mein noodles.
    6. Serve and enjoy! 
    Step by step photos to make Tuna Pea Salad

    Adaptions

    1. Gluten-Free Version. I serve this with crunchy chow-mein noodles, but if you are looking for a gluten-free version of this Tuna and Pea Salad, go ahead and leave them out.

    2. Additions/Substitutions. You could add many different veggies to this salad, it's a great way to use up leftovers.

    • Chopped bell peppers
    • Cucumber
    • Tomatoes
    • Use up stale bread and make them into croutons
    • Carrots
    • Olives

    3. Substitute salmon for the tuna - this is also delicious!

    Summer Salad Recipe shown on a coral placemat with a large serving bowl in background and two bowls with tuna pea salad

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    3 bowls of Tuna Pea Salad - Summer Salad Recipe shown on a coral placemat with a large serving bowl in background

    Tuna & Pea Salad

    Cultured Palate

    A light lunch for warm summer days.

    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins

    Course Salad
    Cuisine American

    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 277 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 6 cup lettuce fresh green combination in bite-size pieces
    • 3 - 5 oz cans tuna wild caught in water
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 16 oz frozen green peas
    • 1 cup mayonnaise - lacto-fermented or basic homemade
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 3 cup chow-mein noodles

    Instructions

     

    • In a large salad bowl combine the lettuce, tuna, onion and mayonnaise.
    • Immediately before serving, add the frozen peas and chow-mein noodles.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    How To Adapt This Tuna Pea Salad

    1. Gluten Free Version - leave out the chow mein noodles - it is still delicious!

    2. Add many different veggies to this salad, it's a great way to use up leftovers. Here are some ideas;

    • Chopped bell peppers
    • Cucumber
    • Tomatoes
    • Use up stale bread and make them into croutons
    • Carrots
    • Olives

    3. Substitute salmon for the tuna - either work great and taste delicious!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1345IUVitamin C: 28.6mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1.7mg

    Keyword light meals, salad, summer recipes
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    Titles photo with 3 bowls of Tuna Pea Salad - Summer Salad Recipe shown on a coral placemat with a large serving bowl in background

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    1. Miz Helen says

      September 15, 2012 at 9:48 am

      I don't think we have ever had a Tuna and Pea Salad, we will sure give it a try, it looks like great flavor. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

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    2. Lea H @ Nourishing Treasures says

      September 23, 2012 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasures' Make Your Own! Monday link-up.

      Check back tomorrow when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts! :)

      Reply
    3. Emily Kemp says

      March 29, 2018 at 2:48 am

      5 stars
      I love simple salads like this, this looks so easy too, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        March 29, 2018 at 4:46 pm

        Emily, it is delicious and its even better when you can find tuna on sale!

        Reply
    4. Linda Johnson says

      May 05, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is a favorite recipe. It's very tasty, nutritious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        May 07, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks, Linda - I always love hearing that others enjoy it too!

        Reply

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