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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. 
Author: Lindsey Jenkins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • ⅓ 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.