tuna substitute
in salad.

Tuna is the main protein in this Salad, contributing delicate flavor and flaky texture. Substitutes should match its firmness and cooking time.

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01

Salmon

10.0best for salad
1 lb : 1 lb

Rich fish, works fresh or canned

02

Sardine Fish

10.0best for salad
1 can : 1 can

Stronger oily flavor; mash into tuna-salad style sandwiches or pasta

03

Whitefish Fish

10.0best for salad
1 can : 1 can

Smoked whitefish salad mimics canned tuna salad; flake and dress with mayo

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04

Trout Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

Canned or smoked trout flakes like tuna; milder pink flesh for sandwiches

05

Swordfish Fish

10.0
1:1

Dense meaty steak fish; grill or broil thick-cut, very similar texture and mild flavor

06

Shrimp

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Firm texture; works in stir-fries and salads

07

Mackerel Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

Oily and rich like tuna; swap canned mackerel into salads and melts

08

Tofu

3.3
14 oz : 12 oz

Crumble for tuna salad texture

09

Jackfruit

3.3
1 can : 1 can

Shred young jackfruit for plant-based tuna

10

Tempeh

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Crumble and season for vegan tuna filling

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