10 Tasty Ways to Turn Canned Tuna Into a Meal

10 Tasty Ways to Turn Canned Tuna Into a Meal
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A stack of three tuna melt sandwich halves showing melty, gooey cheese and ripe, red tomatoes on a cutting board
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Canned tuna is the OG of pantry staples. Just about every one of us probably has a can or two lurking in the cupboard, waiting to be turned into something. Usually that something is mayo-laden tuna salad — it’s a classic tuna recipe that’s totally delicious, but if that’s all you’re doing with it, you’re missing out on lots of potential.

Tuna Recipes

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Pan Bagna

Pan bagna is basically the sandwich version of Nicoise salad — so you know it’s going to be good. It’s best made a couple of hours ahead, so the flavors have time to mix and mingle.

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Nicoise Salad

While there are certain elements to a traditional Nicoise salad that are non-negotiable (ahem, tuna), a lot can be mixed and matched. Try swapping the tomatoes with roasted red peppers, the green beans with asparagus, or even sweet potatoes for the white potatoes.

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