Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water, thoroughly drained
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (0% or 2% fat)
- 2–3 tablespoons buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot), adjusted to taste
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the wet binder and seasonings: the Greek yogurt, buffalo hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and evenly colored.
- Step 2: Add the thoroughly drained tuna, the finely chopped celery, and the minced red onion to the bowl with the sauce mixture.
- Step 3: Using a fork, gently break up the tuna while folding the ingredients together. Continue mixing until all the tuna is coated in the buffalo sauce mixture and the salad has a uniform consistency.
- Step 4: Taste the salad and adjust the flavor profile as needed; add more buffalo sauce for extra heat or a pinch of salt if desired (if using canned tuna without added sodium).
- Step 5: Serve the Buffalo Tuna Salad immediately on lettuce wraps, whole-grain crackers, or atop a bed of mixed greens, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, noting that the celery will soften slightly over time.
- Since this is a cold preparation, never attempt to reheat it; chilling the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving allows the flavors to deepen and the texture to firm up beautifully.
- Transform this quick salad into a satisfying meal by stuffing it into half of a baked sweet potato or serving it open-faced on toasted sourdough bread with a slice of fresh tomato.
- For the best texture and to prevent a watery result, ensure you thoroughly press the water out of the canned tuna before combining it with the thick Greek yogurt binder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 163
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 2.0g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Trans Fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 1.5g