Tuna Salad With Hot and Sweet Peppers

By Genevieve Ko

Updated July 14, 2022

  • Bobbi Lin for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Eugene Jho. Prop Stylist: Christina Lane.
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Inspired by the oil-and-vinegar tuna salads of the Mediterranean, this version includes new-world peppers. Letting thin slices of hot and sweet peppers sit with vinegar and salt for a few minutes gives them a pickled taste without taking away their crispness. It also makes for a sharp dressing when mixed with the olive oil from oil-packed tuna. Celery and parsley bring freshness to this blend, which is wonderful on its own and versatile enough to be spooned over toast or tossed with lettuce or pasta.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 hot green chile, such as serrano, seeded if desired, thinly sliced

  • 1 ½ tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 2 celery stalks

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans or 1 (7- to 8-ounce) jar tuna packed in olive oil

  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

4 grams carbs; 13 milligrams cholesterol; 160 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 6 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 346 milligrams sodium; 21 grams protein

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss the pepper and the chile with the vinegar and a big pinch of salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the celery into ¼-inch dice.

  2. Step 2

    Add the celery, tuna with all of its oil and chopped parsley to the peppers. Toss until the tuna flakes into bite-size pieces and everything is well mixed, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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Johnny Ventura

I prefer tuna in water and I try to get the best albacore tuna. Drain the water from the tuna and use a teaspoon or 2 of extra virgin olive oil to substitute for the oil in the oil packed tuna.Try Jalapeno instead of Serrano.

Cordau

It will be much tastier if you use a roasted or grilled bell pepper (or a couple of them).

Grace

I didn't have a hot pepper on hand, but I did have jarred pepperoncinis. Chopped up 4-5 few of those and used the brine instead of vinegar to marinate. Flavorful and satisfying lunch.

Gretchen

used 2 cans of Ortiz tuna. Fantastic and easy lunch for 2 work days. will definitely make again.

Stephanie

Nice recipe. Will add some capers next time.

Rosey

Tried this (with waterpacked tuna), adding cannelli beans, some fresh parsley and dill, a chopped shallot, and a dollop of dijon. Served on cucumber/tomato base. Delicious, and pretty.

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