Spicy Zesty Tuna Salad

Vibrant tuna salad with spicy mayo, fresh lemon, and crisp scallions. Protein-packed and ready in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained

02 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

03 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced (optional)

04 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

05 - 2 teaspoons Sriracha or hot sauce, adjusted to taste

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)

11 - Lemon wedges (optional)

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

02 - Add drained tuna, scallions, and celery if using to the bowl. Gently mix until tuna is evenly coated with dressing.

03 - Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice or hot sauce as desired.

04 - Serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges, or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

01 -

It comes together in less time than it takes to decide what to eat, with ingredients you probably already have tucked away.
The spicy mayo coating clings to every flake of tuna, delivering bold flavor in every single bite without any fuss.

02 -

Do not skip draining the tuna thoroughly, excess water will dilute the dressing and leave you with a sad, soupy mess.
Mixing the dressing first before adding the tuna ensures every ingredient is evenly distributed and nothing gets clumpy.

03 -

Use a fork to break up the tuna gently, keeping some texture instead of turning it into a paste.
A pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne in the dressing adds another layer of warmth without extra wetness.