Extra-Flavorful Tuna Salad
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5
Extra-Flavorful Tuna Salad
Description
This recipe uses skipjack tuna packed in water, drained and flaked before mixing with a significant amount of creamy avocado oil mayonnaise to combat dryness. Dijon mustard and modest hot sauce contribute layers of flavor, enhancing the savory profile with acidity and mild heat. A touch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper balance the seasoning.
Freshly minced garlic, crisp diced celery, pungent red onion, and chopped cilantro lend freshness and crunch, contrasting the creamy base. Mixing these components thoroughly ensures an evenly flavored salad with textural variety.
Serving on lettuce leaves offers a low-carb, refreshing presentation, but the salad also stands well alone. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and kept refrigerated for up to three days, with remixing before serving recommended for even flavor. Freezing is not advised as it alters texture.
Ingredients
- 2 ounce cans tuna I use skipjack, in water
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise made with avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ cup celery diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Optional, for serving:
- lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Drain the tuna well. Add it to a medium bowl and flake it with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix with a fork and then with a rubber spatula until well combined.
- Add the garlic, celery, red onion, and cilantro. Mix to combine.
- Serve the salad in a bowl or spoon it on lettuce leaves.
Notes
- The hot sauce provides flavor complexity without making the salad very spicy; use generous mayo when using water-packed tuna to prevent dryness.
- Prefer hot sauces listing hot peppers first for better flavor; sriracha is a good choice.
- If using oil-packed tuna, choose pure olive oil packed, and reduce mayo accordingly to about four tablespoons.
- Best to use chunk light tuna (skipjack) in line with FDA fish consumption recommendations.
- Keep leftovers refrigerated up to three days and remix the salad before serving; do not freeze.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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