Spicy Zesty Tuna Salad (Printable)

Vibrant protein-packed tuna salad featuring spicy mayo, fresh lemon juice, and crisp scallions for a zesty kick.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced (optional)

→ Dressing

04 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 2 teaspoons Sriracha or hot sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
11 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - Add drained tuna, scallions, and celery to the bowl. Gently mix until tuna is evenly coated with dressing.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice or hot sauce as desired.
04 - Serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges, or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less than ten minutes from can to plate, perfect when hunger hits hard and fast.
  • The spicy mayo and lemon juice transform ordinary canned tuna into something youll actually crave.
  • Its endlessly adaptable, working beautifully in sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or straight from the bowl with crackers.
02 -
  • Always drain the tuna completely, pressing down on the lid while tilting the can over the sink, or your salad will be watery and bland.
  • Taste the dressing before adding the tuna so you can adjust the spice and acidity without wasting the fish if its off balance.
03 -
  • Use a fork to flake the tuna before mixing it with the dressing so it blends more evenly and you get creamy bites instead of big chunks.
  • Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least fifteen minutes before serving, the flavors bloom and the whole thing tastes more cohesive and intentional.
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