20 Recipes That Start With a Can of Tuna

Canned tuna is a pantry powerhouse. Its mild, buttery flavor tempts even the “I don’t like seafood” crowd, and it’s so versatile that it can be used in salads and sandwiches as well as casseroles and pasta dishes. I always have a can or two sitting on the shelf to make a quick and easy lunch, snack, or simple family dinner. 

For a common grocery store ingredient, canned tuna comes in a surprising number of varieties, ranging from whether it’s packed in water or oil, to how it’s processed, to what type of tuna it contains. Explore what you like best by trying out different kinds with these recipes, and look for cans labeled pole-and-line caught, which is the most sustainable way to catch tuna. Now turn that simple can of tuna into a feast!