These easy tuna recipes turn canned tuna into quick lunch ideas and delicious dinners! They’re high protein, affordable, and come together in minutes, perfect for meal prep.
Here’s a trick to a meal that’s affordable, easy to cook and shelf stable: a can of tuna. Maybe it sounds a little retro, but canned tuna is packed with protein and omega 3’s and can make an easy and affordable meal.
I’ve spent years working on tuna recipes in my kitchen, and I’ve learned how versatile and delicious this protein really is! It’s affordable, shelf-stable, loaded with protein, and cooks faster than almost anything else in your kitchen. Here are some of my favorite canned tuna recipes that make easy meals.
15 Tuna Recipes for Easy Meals
These burgers made with canned tuna are savory on the inside and golden crispy on the outside, spiced with Old Bay, parsley, and Dijon mustard. You can serve them like regular burgers with all the fixings or over greens. They disappear quickly at my house (my kids especially love them!).
This tuna rice bowl recipe is an easy dinner idea that’s ready in 20 minutes! A mashup of savory tuna, fresh cucumber, and spicy mayo makes a satisfying weeknight dinner that’s budget-friendly and high protein. 20 grams protein and less than $5 per serving!
This protein-packed salad is a reader favorite: combine canned tuna with crunchy vegetables, feta cheese, olive oil, and a punch of Dijon mustard for a flavorful salad that works over greens or with crackers. This recipe fits perfectly into my Mediterranean diet meal rotation and tastes nothing like typical tuna salad.
Crusty bread sandwiches a creamy, savory mix of tuna and crunchy vegetables, topped with gooey cheddar and a juicy ripe tomato! As a cookbook author, surprisingly this humble meal is actually one of my favorite comfort foods: each bite is melted perfection.
This nostalgic favorite combines pasta shells with tuna, peas, and a creamy dressing brightened with white wine vinegar and dill. It's one of my go-to pasta recipes that works as both a make-ahead lunch and a quick dinner.
Perfectly creamy, bright, and tangy, my spin on tuna salad is so irresistible you won't be able to stop eating it straight from the bowl. I serve it on sandwiches, with gluten-free crackers, or stuffed into an avocado half.
Thick and savory, these tuna burgers get balanced on a bun with chipotle aioli and veggie toppings. They're affordable, satisfying, and a great alternative to red meat when you want to mix up burger night.
This tuna wrap recipe is a fun, tasty way to mix up your lunch routine: no cooking required. It’s bursting with flavor, featuring a zingy tuna salad filling and fresh, crunchy veggies. Roll it all up in a tortilla and you’re ready for an easy healthy lunch or a simple, no-cook dinner.
Here’s a fun and healthy tuna recipe to spice up your routine: avocado tuna salad! This spin swaps out the classic mayonnaise for nutrient-rich avocado. The flavor is so fresh and delicious, and it takes only a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes to put together.
Here's a Mediterranean-style tuna recipe that looks fancy. but takes only 10 minutes! Mix tuna with lemon and briny capers, and serve with spaghetti. It's a cheap meal to feed the family when you don’t have many fresh ingredients.
How to step up the classic tuna salad sandwich? Add a hard boiled egg! Adding eggs to tuna salad makes it even more delicious and protein-packed. Tuna salad with egg is perfect as a fast and healthy lunch idea, or a sandwich and is an easy 10-minute dinner.
Love a great tuna melt? Then why not add the filling into a bell pepper! These baked bell peppers are stuffed with tuna salad and topped with cheese for a tasty and easy dinner. They're much easier than a standard stuffed pepper recipe and will please everyone.
Pair canned tuna with fiber-rich white beans for a healthy lunch or dinner idea! This salad is bright and healthy, covered in an herby dressing. Serve it on top of salad greens, or spoon it into an avocado for serving.
What's a more classic tuna recipe than Tuna Noodle Casserole? This budget-friendly casserole stars flaky canned tuna, pasta, peas and cheese then topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a wonderful texture. It's truly a family-favorite meal.
Tips for Buying the Best Tuna
When shopping for canned tuna, there are a lot of options! I always look for light tuna caught by pole and line fishing, which is the most sustainable choice.
Light tuna from skipjack has the lowest mercury levels of all tuna varieties, making it safer for regular eating. I check the label to make sure it’s specifically pole and line caught. Read more here.
How to Store Leftovers
Most of these tuna recipes store well for meal prep, which is one reason I make them so often.
Canned tuna recipes like tuna salad, pasta salad, and rice bowls keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tuna patties and burgers actually store refrigerated and frozen well. I like to make a double batch, cook them all, then freeze the extras with parchment paper in between. They reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canned tuna is a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Light tuna has lower mercury levels than albacore, making it a better choice if you’re eating it often.
Absolutely. Light tuna (usually skipjack) has a milder flavor and flakier texture, while albacore (white tuna) is meatier. Both work in any recipe.
Ahi tuna (yellowfin or bigeye) is sold fresh or frozen as thick steaks, perfect for searing or eating raw. Canned tuna is typically albacore or skipjack that’s been cooked and preserved. They’re completely different products.
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