Indian Tuna Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Indian Tuna Salad, a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. Bursting with bold flavors, this easy-to-make recipe combines flaked tuna with crisp vegetables like red onion, cucumber, and tomato, all brought together by a creamy, spiced yogurt dressing infused with cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Fresh cilantro and a hint of lime juice add zesty brightness, while an optional green chili delivers a tantalizing touch of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch, quick dinner, or party appetizer, this versatile dish can be served on its own, as a sandwich filling, or paired with crackers for a flavorful snack. Healthy, satisfying, and loaded with Indian-inspired spices, this tuna salad will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped tomato
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped cucumber
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 small, finely chopped (optional) green chili
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (adjust to taste) black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the drained canned tuna. Use a fork to gently flake it into smaller pieces.
Add the finely chopped red onion, tomato, cucumber, fresh cilantro, and green chili (if using) to the tuna.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the lime juice, plain yogurt, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything together until it is evenly coated with the spices and yogurt.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as per your preference.
Serve immediately as a salad on its own, as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or as a topping for crackers. Enjoy this healthy and flavorful Indian-inspired tuna salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2557 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 925 mg | 20% | |
*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.
