Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad
A tangy tuna salad with shredded carrot, green onion, brown sugar, vinegar, and smoky cayenne warmth for a fast, punchy lunch.
Prep 10 min · Total 15 min · Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 5oz. cans tuna
- 1 carrot
- 2 green onions
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
Directions
Pour off the liquid from the tuna thoroughly, then transfer the tuna to a bowl. Grate the carrot on a cheese grater, and slice the green onion. Add the carrot and green onion to the bowl, along with the brown sugar, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and a little freshly cracked pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined, then leave it alone for about 5 minutes so the flavors can mingle. Serve it right away, or chill it until you’re ready to eat.