Recipes for Tuna Canned Unopened

Safe ways to use tuna canned unopened past its expiration date

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Tuna Salad Sandwich

A classic tuna salad sandwich made with expired but safe canned tuna.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 can of expired tuna (canned unopened)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pickles
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices of bread
  • Lettuce and tomato slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Open the can of expired tuna and drain the liquid.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, diced onion, diced celery, chopped pickles, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Spread the tuna salad mixture onto two slices of bread.
  4. Top with lettuce and tomato slices, then cover with the remaining bread slices.
  5. Cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters. Serve and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad made with expired but safe canned tuna.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 can of expired tuna (canned unopened)
  • 2 cups cooked pasta
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Open the can of expired tuna and drain the liquid.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, cooked pasta, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole

A delicious and comforting casserole made with canned tuna.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 can of tuna
  • 1 cup of cooked pasta
  • 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the tuna (drained), cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, grated cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is heated through.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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