Spicy Tuna Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tuna Salad
To Serve (choose one or more)
Method
Tuna Salad
Prepare Tuna
Open and drain the canned tuna well. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and use a fork to break the tuna into flaky pieces, leaving some small chunks for texture.
Make Spicy Dressing
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Sriracha, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and honey until smooth and fully combined.
Mix Tuna and Dressing
Pour the spicy dressing over the tuna and vegetables. Gently fold everything together with a spatula or spoon until the dressing evenly coats the tuna. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt and black pepper; if you want more heat, add additional Sriracha by 1/2 tsp increments.
Rest (optional)
Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This step is optional but improves flavor depth.
Finish
Before serving, stir the salad once more, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top if using.
To Serve
For sandwiches: Toast bread or buns. Spread a thin layer of tuna salad on one slice, top with mixed greens and avocado slices, then close and serve. Makes about 4 standard sandwiches (use two slices of bread per sandwich).
For open-faced or crackers: Spoon tuna salad onto toasted bread or crackers and garnish with extra scallions and sesame seeds.