Zesty Buffalo Tuna Salad Ready in Just 10 Minutes!

Buffalo Tuna Salad is a high-protein, flavorful dish perfect for quick lunches.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 can Tuna drained
1 cup Cottage Cheese or Greek yogurt as an alternative

For the Flavor

3 tablespoons Buffalo Sauce use your favorite brand
1/2 lemon Lemon Juice or lime juice as an alternative

For Crunch and Freshness

2 stalks Celery chopped
1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Fork
Spatula
Knife
Cutting board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Buffalo Tuna Salad

Drain and flake tuna in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Chop celery and red onion, then add to the bowl with tuna.
Add buffalo sauce and lemon juice, mix with spatula.
Fold in cottage cheese until no streaks are visible.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be served in lettuce cups, on toast, or with crackers. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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