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Easy Buffalo Tuna Salad

Whip Up This Easy Buffalo Tuna Salad in Just 5 Minutes

Easy Buffalo Tuna Salad is a quick, high-protein dish that combines spicy buffalo sauce, creamy cottage cheese, and crunchy veggies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna 5 oz each, opt for low mercury brands like Wild Planet or Safe Catch.
  • 0.5 cup Celery Finely chopped.
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 0.75 cup Cottage Cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor.
For the Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Buffalo Sauce Primal Kitchen is a gluten-free favorite.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed is ideal.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can add richness.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt To taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by opening the two cans of tuna and flaking the fish into a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop the celery and red onion and add them into the bowl with the tuna.
  3. Spoon in the cottage cheese and gently fold it into the tuna mixture.
  4. Pour in the lemon juice, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper; stir until combined.
  5. Taste your salad and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  6. Serve immediately or transfer to a container for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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