Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad

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4.8

72 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    8 mins

  • Total Time

    8 mins

  • Servings

    2 About 3/4 cup each

  • Calories

    1985 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad

This Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad is bold and flavorful, and has no mayonnaise! It's the perfect quick fix for summer months or your weekly meal prep.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 oz. cans tuna* $1.36
  • 1 carrot $0.11
  • 2 green onions $0.23
  • 2 tsp brown sugar $0.03
  • 2 tsp olive oil $0.08
  • 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.03
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Instructions

  1. Drain the tuna well, then place it in a bowl.
  2. Shred the carrot using a cheese grater. Slice the green onion.
  3. Add the carrot, green onion, brown sugar, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to the bowl with the drained tuna.
  4. Stir everything to combine, then let the mixture sit for about five minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

  • *Tuna packed in oil or water. If using tuna packed in oil, skip the olive oil listed in the ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 198.5kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 28.45g (57%) Fat 6.1g (9%) Sodium 789.45mg (33%) Fiber 1.55g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2About 3/4 cup each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1985 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 198.5kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 28.45g 57%
Fat 6.1g 9%
Sodium 789.45mg 33%
Fiber 1.55g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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