My Light and Spicy Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with "My Light and Spicy Tuna Salad," a vibrant and protein-packed dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This healthier twist on a classic recipe combines flaky canned tuna with creamy Greek yogurt, a touch of mayonnaise, and a spicy kick from sriracha. Crunchy celery, zesty red onion, and jalapeño pepper add texture and heat, while fresh cilantro and tangy lime juice brighten every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for wraps, sandwiches, or low-carb lettuce cups, this versatile and easy-to-make tuna salad is a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again! Whether for lunch prep or a quick bite, it's the perfect balance of light, creamy, and spicy goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water)
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 large celery stalk
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 leaves optional lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
Open the canned tuna and drain any excess water. Transfer the tuna to a mixing bowl and break it apart with a fork into smaller flakes.
Finely dice the celery, red onion, and jalapeño pepper. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño if you prefer less heat. Add the diced vegetables to the bowl with the tuna.
In a separate small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lime juice until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the yogurt sauce over the tuna mixture. Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until evenly coated and combined.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, sriracha, or salt to suit your flavor preferences.
Serve the tuna salad on its own, in a sandwich, in a wrap, or atop lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1695 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 75.8 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.0 mcg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1035 mg | 22% | |
*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.
