Curried Tuna Rice Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and flavorful Curried Tuna Rice Salad! Packed with protein-rich tuna, fluffy white rice, and a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Crunchy celery, chewy raisins, and fresh cilantro add exciting textures and bursts of flavor, while toasted slivered almonds (optional) provide a nutty finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, it's an easy, no-cook recipe that's perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light dinner. Serve as-is or over a bed of greens for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice (cooled)
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (drained, flaked)
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 0.333 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
- 0.333 cup raisins
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced thinly)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds (toasted, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, and honey. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
Add the cooled white rice to the bowl and gently stir to coat the rice with the curry dressing.
Add the flaked tuna, celery, raisins, green onions, and cilantro. Fold everything together until evenly combined.
Taste the salad and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Optional: For added crunch, sprinkle toasted slivered almonds on top just before serving.
Serve the Curried Tuna Rice Salad chilled or at room temperature. It can be eaten as-is or served over a bed of salad greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 187 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 4341 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 101.4 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1941 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
