Spicy Buffalo Tuna Salad
This buffalo tuna salad is creamy, spicy, and ready in just 5 minutes. Made with canned tuna, hot sauce, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing instead of mayo, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or easy high protein lunches.
Servings 1
Calories 333kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoons tahini
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl add the tahini, hot sauce and spices. Stir well.1.5 tablespoons tahini, ¼ cup hot sauce, ¾ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Finely chop the celery, onion and shred the carrots if needed. Add them to the bowl with the hot sauce.2 medium celery stalks, chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped red onion, 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 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.1 can tuna, drained
- Serve with crackers, veggies, on a lettuce wrap, sandwich or your favorite wrap or pita.
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Notes
- Drain the tuna well - Be sure to drain off the liquid from the tuna before mixing the salad together.
- Using buffalo sauce instead of hot sauce? - If using prepared buffalo sauce, start without the tahini and add it 1 tablespoon at a time if needed. Buffalo sauce is often creamy enough on its own.
- Adjust the spice level - Add more hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper if you want it spicier.
- Store leftovers in a well sealed container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
