Spicy Tuna Salad

Easy, Flavorful Spicy Tuna Salad

August 26, 2022

If you like spicy tuna rolls at your favorite sushi hangout, you are going to love this easy and delicious spicy tuna salad recipe by Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen. This salad has all of the yummy flavors of your favorite spicy tuna roll but is made with canned tuna. You can enjoy this salad on cucumber slices, celery stalks, on top of a salad, as a sandwich or wrap…the list goes on! Another great thing about this recipe is that if you don’t like canned tuna, you can use a different protein. Kristin shares that this salad recipe works with chicken, salmon, cooked shrimp, tofu, chickpeas, and even hard boiled eggs! This tasty recipe takes just a few minutes to make and is perfect for a hot summer day when you just don’t feel like cooking. Enjoy!

Spicy Tuna Salad

Recipe by: Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 5 minutes; Total Time: 10 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 15 oz canned tuna
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste, this is spicy)
  • 2 tsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for GF)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Make the dressing by combining the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Taste and adjust as needed. If you aren't sure about the spice, start with a small amount and add as you go. It's easy to make it spicier if needed.
  2. Add the tuna, celery, and green onions. Stir to combine. Taste and season as needed.
  3. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes for the flavors to really combine if possible.

Nutritional Info

Calories 188; Carbohydrates 3 grams; Fat 7 grams; Protein 27 grams

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com

Spicy Tuna Salad
Kristen Mccaffrey

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com. Before diving into the world of healthy cooking, she struggled to lose weight, eat well, and find a healthy balance in her life. She has always been in love with food and enjoys healthy recipe development. Kristen is passionate about cooking and creating delicious recipes that encourage other people to eat healthy. See more recipes from Kristen!
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