Buffalo Tuna Salad
Buffalo Tuna Salad is easy to make, super flavorful and the perfect healthy lunch or dinner! Serve this spicy tuna salad with crackers, veggies, on bread or in a wrap for a filling meal that is made with simple ingredients anytime! This buffalo tuna salad is bold, creamy, spicy and budget friendly! The recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30 and low carb friendly!
Servings 1
Calories 333kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp tahini
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl add the tahini, hot sauce and spices. Stir well.
- Finely chop the celery, onion and shred the carrots if needed. Add them to the bowl with the hot sauce.
- Drain the tuna, add it to the bowl with the veggies and hot sauce mixture. Stir well until everything is well coated in buffalo sauce.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, on a lettuce wrap, sandwich or your favorite wrap or pita.
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Notes
Top Tips
- Double or triple this recipe and serve it as a dip with fresh veggies or chips. It's the perfect simple appetizer.
- Make this with canned salmon, canned chicken (or shredded chicken), or chickpeas in place of the tuna.
- Swap out the tahini for mayo or greek yogurt
- Make it spicier with more hot sauce or the addition of crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
- Store leftover buffalo tuna salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
