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Spicy Tuna Salad On Toast With Greens

This spicy tuna salad is a great weekday meal that’s quick, easy to make, and flavorful. Easily adjust the spicy level according to your preference with this gluten free and dairy free recipe. 

Looking for more easy lunch ideas? Try my smoked salmon poke bowlssalmon caesar salad with crispy chickpea croutons, or veggie packed turkey club sandwich.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

  • Easy lunch – You can get a couple of quick weekday meals out of one batch, which is great for busy days with minimal prep work.
  • Protein-packed – This Japanese tuna salad is a great source of protein.
  • Simple ingredients – This recipe is made using a mix of simple pantry staples plus a couple of fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy spicy tuna salad:

  • Canned tuna – either white tuna or albacore tuna.
  • Mayonnaise – either American mayo or kewpie mayo.
  • Sriracha 
  • Rice vinegar
  • Coconut aminos – can also use low sodium tamari to keep it gluten free or reduced sodium soy sauce.
  • Celery – helps add some texture.
  • Green onion
  • Slices of bread – use any bread of your choosing, I went with sourdough.
  • Leafy greens – I used arugula, but mixed salad greens would also be great.
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning – adds a nice crunch on top.

How to Make Spicy Tuna Salad: Step By Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, sriracha, rice vinegar, coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce), and a pinch of kosher salt.

2. Add in the flaked tuna, diced celery, and green onion. Mix to combine.

3. Assemble your toast with a layer of mixed greens, followed by spicy tuna salad. Sprinkle to taste with everything but the bagel seasoning.

Quick Tip: Make it spicy by increasing the amount of sriracha, to taste.

Storage

Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

How can you make this spicy tuna salad recipe using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

  • No mayo? – you can also use a thick nondairy plain Greek yogurt instead of the mayo.
  • No sriracha? – use your favorite hot sauce.
  • No rice vinegar? – you can also use fresh lime juice or lemon juice.
  • No celery? – add another crunchy vegetable such as radish, pickles, or bell pepper.
  • No green onion? – you can also use fresh cilantro or omit it completely.
  • No everything but the bagel seasoning? – use toasted sesame seeds.
  • Make it soy free – use American mayo that isn’t made with soybean oil and use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
  • Add-ins – toasted sesame oil, thinly sliced red onion, diced jalapeno peppers, or cherry tomatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this spicy tuna salad have a spicy flavor?

I’d say this recipe is pretty mild. If you’re sensitive to spice, you can start with 1/2 tablespoon, and add more to taste. If you want it spicy, increase the amount to 2 tablespoons.

Can this recipe be made with another type of protein?

Yes, you can also use canned chicken, salmon, or crab.

How to Serve

Tuna salad is super versatile. It’s not just great served on toast. You can serve it over crispy rice, in a bowl with cooked white rice or sushi rice, with nori sheets, or with fresh veggies such as celery sticks, cucumber slices, or sweet bell pepper.

You can also make a spicy tuna salad sandwich with pickles or quick pickled vegetables for more crunch.

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I hope you love this Spicy Tuna Salad! If you make it, be sure to leave a comment & a star rating below. Thank you!

Spicy Tuna Salad On Toast With Greens

Pieces of spicy tuna salad on toast with arugula and everything but the bagel seasoning on top.
This spicy tuna salad is a great weekday meal that's quick, easy to make, and flavorful. Easily adjust the spicy level according to your preference with this gluten free and dairy free recipe. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons coconut aminos, low sodium tamari, OR soy sauce
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 10 ounces canned tuna in water well drained and flaked
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • slices of bread toasted
  • handful leafy greens arugula, mixed salad greens, etc.
  • everything but the bagel seasoning or toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, sriracha, rice vinegar, coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce), and a pinch of kosher salt.
  • Add in the flaked tuna, diced celery, and green onion. Mix to combine.
  • Assemble your toast with a layer of mixed greens, followed by spicy tuna salad. Sprinkle to taste with everything but the bagel seasoning.

Notes

See the blog post for storage, FAQs, and more serving ideas.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

No mayo? – you can also use a thick nondairy plain Greek yogurt instead of the mayo.
No sriracha? – use your favorite hot sauce.
No rice vinegar? – you can also use fresh lime juice or lemon juice.
No celery? – add another crunchy vegetable such as radish, pickles, or bell pepper.
No green onion? – you can also use fresh cilantro or omit it completely.
No everything but the bagel seasoning? – use toasted sesame seeds.
Make it soy free – use American mayo that isn’t made with soybean oil and use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Add-ins – toasted sesame oil, thinly sliced red onion, diced jalapeno peppers, or cherry tomatoes.

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