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Buffalo Tuna Salad

Spicy Buffalo Tuna Salad in Just 10 Minutes!

This Buffalo Tuna Salad is a quick, high-protein dish bursting with spicy flavor, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna choose low-sodium or sustainably sourced options
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Greek yogurt works well as a substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Buffalo Sauce adjust to suit your heat preference
  • 1 cup Celery chopped; bell peppers can be used for texture
  • 2 stalks Green Onions provide mild onion flavor; chives are an alternative
  • to taste Salt & Pepper season just before serving
For Serving
  • 2 slices Whole-Wheat Toast fiber-rich serving option
  • 1 cup Lettuce for low-carb serving choice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, drain the canned tuna thoroughly and add it to the bowl. Then, scoop in the creamy cottage cheese. Using a fork, mix both ingredients together until smooth.
  2. Pour in the buffalo sauce to the mixture, then add the finely chopped celery and sliced green onions. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.
  3. Taste your salad and add salt and pepper according to preference, mixing well to incorporate. Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce if needed.
  4. Serve your Buffalo Tuna Salad on whole-wheat toast or in lettuce cups. Garnish with extra green onions or buffalo sauce if desired.
  5. If you have leftovers, transfer them into an airtight container for storage in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to add your favorite veggies or swap proteins for a fun twist.

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