Description
Enjoy a flavorful and spicy twist on classic tuna salad with this Spicy Tuna Salad with Veggies recipe. Packed with protein and colorful vegetables, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1/4 red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar or lemon juice until smooth.
- Mix Tuna and Veggies: Add the drained tuna and mix until well coated. Stir in celery, bell pepper, carrots, green onions, and cilantro, mixing until evenly combined.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve chilled in lettuce cups, on whole grain toast, or with crackers.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped cucumber or radishes.
- You can make it lighter by using Greek yogurt in place of some or all of the mayo.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
