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Tuna Chopped Salad

June 15, 2020 | Main Course

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Tuna Chopped Salad is a refreshing salad full of crisp lettuce and vegetables, crunchy Fritos, sweet peas, and white albacore tuna. This salad is so easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day.

A close up shot of Tuna Chopped Salad in a glass mixing bowl with Fritos, celery, peas, tuna, red onion, and tuna fish.

Tuna Chopped Salad is a childhood favorite of mine! We would often eat it as a family for lunch on Sundays, especially in the summer. For more delicious meal type salads, try my Summer Berry Cobb Salad, BLT Tortellini Salad, and Berry Chicken Spinach Salad.

Tuna Salad in a large shallow bowl with a fork in the side.

Chopped Tuna Salad Tuna

Tuna Chopped Salad is a crisp and refreshing meal packed with protein. This recipe makes 2 giant (adult meal-size) salads that has 32 grams of protein per serving! You can easily multiply the recipe if you’re making this for a family or guests.

Chopped Salad with tuna, peas, red onions, lettuce, and Fritos.

I grew up calling this just Tuna Salad because it is an actual salad with lettuce unlike the classic “tuna salad” you put on bread to make a sandwich. So, I renamed it so I don’t confuse people… though this would be quite delicious between slices of bread.

Various ingredients in bowls- chopped iceberg lettuce, white albacore tuna, celery, peas, red onion, Fritos, and Miracle Whip.

Ingredients:

  • Solid White Albacore Tuna– For the best taste and texture, you must use this kind of tuna. I buy the Kirkland brand at Costco because it’s cheaper to buy in bulk. You’ll use one large 7-ounce can for this recipe.
  • Iceberg Lettuce– I know it’s not the most nutrient dense but the crisp texture is what makes this salad so yummy.
  • Fritos– These add a great crunchy texture as well as salty flavor.
  • Peas– You can use fresh or frozen. For frozen peas I just place them in hot water for 2 minutes, drain and then chill in ice water while I’m prepping the rest of the salad. You’ll love the sweetness it adds to the salad.
  • Celery– Adds a fresh crisp texture to the salad.
  • Red Onion– The pop of purple is so pretty and onion is always welcome in my salad! The mild and sweet flavor make it idea for eating raw in salads.
  • Miracle Whip– You can use mayonnaise but Miracle Whip has an added sweetness and other spices that make it more of a dressing and give flavor to the salad.
  • Salt and Pepper– Season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
A large mixing bowl with piles of ingredients- Fritos, green peas, tuna fish, celery, and red onion.

How to make Tuna Chopped Salad:

  1. Chop up the lettuce, celery, and onion.
  2. Drain tuna and flake with a fork.
  3. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss together until thoroughly combined.
  4. Enjoy immediately.
Chopped Tuna Salad made up of iceberg lettuce, peas, red onion, celery, and Fritos.

Substitutions:

I really do not recommend the chunk light tuna. I ate that stuff once and I couldn’t stomach it. Maybe it’s because I had grown up eating the steak solid white albacore tuna. It is the only way to go!

If you really want to substitute the tuna, I recommend using shredded chicken (rotisserie would work great!).

While Fritos are amazing and the best choice for this salad, you can also use tortilla chips or pita chips if that is all you have on hand.

Mayonnaise can be substituted for the Miracle Whip but you will be mission out on some spices and the sweetness that miracle whip contributes.

Tuna Chopped Salad with two forks in the bowl and a cloth napkin to the side.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE THIS SALAD:

Cutting Board– I love having various sizes of cutting boards and these are awesome because they won’t slip and slide around on the counter.

Pyrex Mixing Bowls with Lids- I love my mixing bowls with lids because then I am able to stack things up with the fridge. Plus, glass is nice for when I need to microwave whatever is in it.

Knife Set– I got this when I got married almost 8 years ago. I use them multiple times a day and they’re still going strong!

A close-up shot of iceberg lettuce with tuna, peas, celery, and Fritos.

LOOKING FOR MORE SALADS? CHECK OUT THESE:

  • Creamy Cucumber Salad
  • Crunchy Asian Broccoli Slaw
  • Southwestern Chopped Salad
  • Creamy Grape Salad
  • Broccoli Bacon Salad
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Tuna Chopped Salad

Tuna Chopped Salad is a refreshing salad full of crisp lettuce and vegetables, crunchy Fritos, sweet peas, and white albacore tuna. This salad is so easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 471kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 7 ounce can solid white Albacore tuna, drained and flaked
  • 4 cups Iceberg lettuce (about 1 head), chopped
  • 1 cup Fritos
  • 1 cup peas*
  • 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup miracle whip, (or mayo)
  • salt and pepper, (to taste)

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and toss until combined. Serve immediately.

Notes

*You can use fresh or frozen peas. For frozen peas I just place them in hot water for 2 minutes, drain and then chill in ice water while I’m prepping the rest of the salad.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tuna Chopped Salad
Nutrition Facts
Tuna Chopped Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 885mg38%
Potassium 713mg20%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1278IU26%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 136mg14%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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