Easy Buffalo Tuna Salad (High Protein Recipe) Recipe
This Easy Buffalo Tuna Salad is a quick, high-protein recipe perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner. Combining flaked tuna with creamy cottage cheese, crunchy celery, and zesty Buffalo sauce, it delivers a flavorful kick with minimal effort. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for busy days or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna (drained and flaked)
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped (~2 stalks)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
Seasonings & Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Buffalo sauce (Primal Kitchen brand recommended)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (more to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna: Flake the tuna in a medium or large bowl. If using Safe Catch or Wild Planet tuna, draining is unnecessary as the cans are packed in water.
- Chop Vegetables: Finely chop celery stalks and red onion. Add these along with cottage cheese to the flaked tuna, then mix gently to combine.
- Add Flavors: Pour in the lemon juice and Buffalo sauce. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
- Combine and Taste: Mix all ingredients thoroughly to blend the flavors. Taste the salad and adjust Buffalo sauce or salt according to preference.
- Optional Prep Tip: Chop the celery and onions ahead of time so you can quickly assemble the salad when ready to eat.
Notes
- Using high-quality canned tuna like Safe Catch or Wild Planet enhances flavor and nutrition.
- You can adjust the Buffalo sauce quantity for milder or spicier results.
- Serve the salad over greens, with crackers, or in a sandwich for versatility.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and high in protein, perfect for quick and healthy meals.
