Fresh Spinach Salad with Spicy Tuna
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Fresh Spinach Salad with Spicy Tuna! This quick and easy recipe combines tender baby spinach with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a bold, zesty tuna topping infused with Sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce. The toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, while a light drizzle of olive oil ensures every bite is deliciously satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-carb, nutrient-rich salad is perfect for a light lunch, quick dinner, or healthy meal prep option. Indulge in its satisfying textures and irresistible flavors today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water), drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or in a salad spinner. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and finely chopped green onion. Stir well to create a creamy and spicy tuna mixture.
Season the spicy tuna mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, then set it aside.
In a large salad bowl or on individual serving plates, layer the fresh spinach as the base.
Top the spinach with diced avocado and thinly sliced cucumber.
Add generous dollops of the spicy tuna mixture on top of the spinach and vegetables.
Drizzle olive oil over the entire salad and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.6 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1181 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2246 mg | 48% | |
*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.
