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Spicy Tuna Salad

Spicy Tuna Salad: A Creamy, Zesty Protein Powerhouse

Discover a quick and healthy Spicy Tuna Salad that combines creamy textures with a satisfying crunch, ready in just 10 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna opt for chunk light in water
  • ½ cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt for creaminess
  • ¼ cup Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
For the Crunch
  • 1 stalk Celery chopped
  • 2 pieces Green Onions chopped
For the Spice
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha to adjust for heat
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Umami
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of nonfat Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of reduced-fat mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or coconut aminos, and 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
  2. Open two cans of chunk light tuna, draining all excess water. Flake the tuna into smaller pieces with a fork.
  3. Add the flaked tuna to the dressing mixture. Stir gently with the fork until fully coated, keeping some chunks intact.
  4. Chop 1 stalk of celery and 2 green onions; fold these into the tuna mixture, stirring gently.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer into an airtight container. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir, serve in bowls or on a bed of mixed greens, and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure the canned tuna is well-drained to avoid a watery salad. You can adjust the spice level by adding more Sriracha to taste. Chilling the salad enhances flavor blending.

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