Spicy Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this zesty and flavorful Spicy Tuna Salad, a quick and easy recipe bursting with bold, fresh ingredients. Combining protein-rich canned tuna, creamy mayonnaise, and the fiery kick of Sriracha, this dish strikes the perfect balance of heat and creaminess in just 10 minutes. Finely chopped green onion, crisp celery, and fragrant cilantro add layers of crunch and freshness, while a touch of lemon juice brightens the flavors. Customize your heat level with optional red chili flakes, and enjoy this versatile dish as a light salad, a savory sandwich filling, or paired with your favorite crackers. Perfect for meal prep, this spicy tuna salad is sure to become your go-to for a delicious, high-protein snack or lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 stalks green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork until it has a uniform consistency.
Add the mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce to the tuna. Mix thoroughly to combine and ensure an even distribution of the spicy flavor.
Stir in the chopped green onion, celery, and cilantro until well incorporated.
Add the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes for extra heat. Mix again to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or spiciness level according to your preference.
Serve immediately as a salad, sandwich filling, or with crackers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1097 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 363 mg | 8% | |
*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.
