Tuna Caesar Salad

This Tuna Caesar Salad is a light (but filling) and delicious twist on a classic Caesar salad recipe. Romaine lettuce is tossed with a homemade Caesar salad dressing and then served with flaky and flavorful canned tuna, tomatoes, red onion, and croutons. It’s quick and easy to make in 20 minutes for lunch or dinner! 

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Why This Recipe is So Good

• It’s sooo good and perfect for pescatarians or meatless Mondays! Whether you don’t eat meat or are simply looking for a switch-up from traditional tuna salad or chicken Caesar salad, this lettuce and tuna salad is so good! Not only is it simple to make, but it’s also protein-filled, packed with flavor, and makes the best weeknight meal or side salad. 
• Great to make ahead and perfect for meal prep. Since we are using canned tuna this recipe comes together really quickly. You can chop the lettuce up and store it for up to 3 days in advance or simply use a bag of lettuce from the store. The Caesar salad dressing can be made up to 1 week ahead of time when stored in the fridge in an air-tight container. 
• No special equipment. For this recipe, we are making a homemade Caesar salad dressing. You don’t need a blender or food processor to make it. Simply grab a spoon and a medium-sized mixing bowl. 

Tuna Caesar Salad Ingredients

• Canned tuna – Albacore tuna or Skipjack tuna drained and flaked. Packed in water or olive oil.
• Caesar salad dressing – I made a homemade Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies for this recipe.  It’s made with mayo, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. 
• Cheese – Grated parmesan cheese adds a deeper savory flavor to the salad.
• Croutons – use homemade croutons using leftover Rosemary Sourdough Bread or a French loaf, or buy your favorite store-bought croutons for extra crunch. (I used store-bought caesar salad-flavored croutons for these pictures).
• Lettuce – 1 head of romaine lettuce or 2 small heads of lettuce. 
• Vegetables – Sliced red onions, tomatoes, or cucumbers. 

How to Make Caesar Salad with Tuna

All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Make caesar salad dressing – In a small mixing bowl, add minced garlic and salt. Use a spoon to mash the salt and garlic together until it’s a paste. Next, whisk in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and mayo until combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then whisk in the parmesan cheese. Set aside. 
2. Put it all together – In a large mixing bowl, toss a few tablespoons of Caesar salad dressing with chopped romaine lettuce. Top with croutons, grated parmesan cheese, and veggies if using. Drain canned tuna, flake it into bite-sized pieces, and then evenly layer it over the top of the salad. Serve and enjoy!

Variations

• Hard-boiled Eggs <— This is the only hard-boiled egg recipe you’ll ever need. They come out perfect every time!
• Chopped bell peppers
• Sliced celery
• Fresh herbs, chopped dill or parsley
• Make this tuna caesar salad heartier by tossing with cooked farro, Orzo, or Bowtie pasta instead of croutons

Looking For More Salad Recipes?

• Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe Without Anchovies
• Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad
• Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
• Bacon Caesar Salad
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• Farro Salad with Feta

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