Yield: 6 Servings
Loaded Tuna Salad
Basic tuna salad gets a serious upgrade with smoky bacon, crisp chopped veggies, tangy tomatoes, and more! This Loaded Tuna Salad is a mouthwatering meal made easy!
Ingredients
- 3 5 ounce cans tuna, drained
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- ½ cup minced red onion
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup shredded monterey and colby jack cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup bacon bits or cooked bacon crumbles, optional
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard, or dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients: tuna, celery, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise, cheese, cilantro, bacon bits, mustard, lime juice, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well-combined.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for 3 - 4 days in the refrigerator.
- The cayenne pepper adds just a little bit of very mild heat for added depth. However, it can be skipped completely if you are not a fan of spice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 357kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g, Cholesterol: 43mg, Sodium: 583mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g