Buffalo Tuna Salad High Protein Easy and Quick for Busy Days

This Buffalo Tuna Salad is high in protein, easy, and quick to make, perfect for busy days.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cans Canned Tuna packed in olive oil or water
2 stalks Celery finely chopped
1 small Red Onion finely chopped
1 cup Cottage Cheese or Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
3 tablespoons Buffalo Sauce adjust to heat preference
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
1 teaspoon Paprika adjust to taste
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Black Pepper

Serving Suggestions

as needed Tortilla Chips
as needed Mixed Green Salad
as needed Whole Wheat Wrap

Equipment

mixing bowl
Fork
spatula
knife
cutting board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open two cans of high-quality tuna and drain well. Transfer the tuna to a mixing bowl and flake apart with a fork.
Finely chop celery and red onion, add to the bowl with flaked tuna.
Add cottage cheese to the bowl and fold gently to combine.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice, add buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Taste and adjust buffalo sauce and seasoning as desired.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Serve in a bowl or plate, with tortilla chips, mixed greens, or wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Chill for best results. Pre-chop veggies and store for convenience.

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