Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad

4.76 from 25 votes

Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad

This Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad is bold and flavorful, and has no mayonnaise! It's the perfect quick fix for summer months or your weekly meal prep.

Prep Time8

Cook Time0

Total Time8

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $2.01 recipe / $1.00 serving

Servings: About 3/4 cup each

Calories: 198.5kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

2 5oz. cans tuna* $1.36
1 carrot $0.11
2 green onions $0.23
2 tsp brown sugar $0.03
2 tsp olive oil $0.08
1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar $0.03
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
1/4 tsp salt $0.02
freshly cracked pepper $0.03

Instructions

Drain the tuna well, then place it in a bowl.
Shred the carrot using a cheese grater. Slice the green onion.
Add the carrot, green onion, brown sugar, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to the bowl with the drained tuna.
Stir everything to combine, then let the mixture sit for about five minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.

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Notes

*Tuna packed in oil or water. If using tuna packed in oil, skip the olive oil listed in the ingredients.

Nutrition

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