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Buffalo Tuna Salad Spicy

Buffalo Tuna Salad Spicy: 5 Flavorful Twists to Try

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Buffalo Tuna Salad is a bold twist on a classic dish, combining tender tuna with a creamy, spicy dressing. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or a protein-packed snack that will excite your taste buds.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (5-ounce) cans of canned tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
  • 2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 of a red onion, finely minced
  • Blue cheese crumbles (to taste)
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Open the two cans of tuna and drain them really well, pressing down on the lid to squeeze out excess water.
  2. Transfer the drained tuna to a medium-sized mixing bowl and gently flake it with a fork until broken into small pieces.
  3. Wash the celery stalks and finely dice them into small, even pieces.
  4. Finely mince a quarter of a red onion and add it to the bowl with the flaked tuna.
  5. In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) and Buffalo sauce, starting with about 1/4 cup of mayo and 2 tablespoons of Buffalo sauce, then adjust to taste.
  6. Add a pinch of garlic powder, a grind of black pepper, and a dash of salt to the dressing and whisk until smooth.
  7. Pour the creamy Buffalo dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture in the larger bowl.
  8. Gently fold all the ingredients together with a spoon or spatula, ensuring everything is evenly coated without overmixing.
  9. Fold in the blue cheese crumbles last to keep them intact.
  10. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Buffalo sauce as needed.
  11. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Buffalo Tuna Salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  12. Serve chilled on lettuce cups, with crackers, on toasted bread, or stuffed into bell pepper halves.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 1 g
    • Sodium: 500 mg
    • Fat: 18 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 5 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 20 g
    • Cholesterol: 40 mg

    Keywords: Buffalo Tuna Salad Spicy

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