Fresh Spinach Salad with Spicy Tuna
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Fresh Spinach Salad with Spicy Tuna! This quick and easy recipe combines tender baby spinach with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a bold, zesty tuna topping infused with Sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce. The toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, while a light drizzle of olive oil ensures every bite is deliciously satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-carb, nutrient-rich salad is perfect for a light lunch, quick dinner, or healthy meal prep option. Indulge in its satisfying textures and irresistible flavors today!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water), drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or in a salad spinner. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and finely chopped green onion. Stir well to create a creamy and spicy tuna mixture.
Step 3
Season the spicy tuna mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, then set it aside.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl or on individual serving plates, layer the fresh spinach as the base.
Step 5
Top the spinach with diced avocado and thinly sliced cucumber.
Step 6
Add generous dollops of the spicy tuna mixture on top of the spinach and vegetables.
Step 7
Drizzle olive oil over the entire salad and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (722.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 917.0 |
| Total Fat 64.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1180.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.4g | |
| Protein 54.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 136IU | 0% |
| Calcium 287.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2246.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories