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Spicy tuna salad with roasted bell peppers

August 5, 2019 By The Flavor Fiend Leave a Comment

Ever so often a craving for tuna salad strikes and this spicy tuna salad is the one I make (10/10), when I want it spicy!

The tuna salad is packed with flavor from homemade chili paste, roasted bell peppers, capers and two types of onions and it’s such a treat for lunches (great with all sorts of bread and vegetables) and even easy dinners too!

Try spicy tuna salad on/in

  • Toasted rye bread
  • Sweet potato toast
  • Sandwiches, wraps and crackers
  • Lettuce and cabbage cups/wraps
  • Slices of cucumber, zucchini or apple (hors d’oeuvre style)
  • Celery
  • Bell pepper boats
  • Half an avocado
  • Thick slices of large heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes (remember to salt’n’pepper the slices!)
  • Bed of shredded cabbage or greens (it’s so delicious on a big bed of peppery arugula!)

No homemade chili paste?

Sort of a problem… But you can do without (although I highly suggest you make some – it’s super easy and will add so much delicious flavor and spiciness to everything!).

Instead of using 2 tbsp homemade chili paste in this recipe you can try using 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1-2 tsp maple syrup or Whole30 friendly date sweetener, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, a pinch of granulated garlic and good quality salt instead.

But really, do yourself a favor and try the chili paste – if you like spicy food, you’re going to love it!

Spicy tuna salad with roasted bell peppers

The next time you’re craving tuna salad, try this spicy version made with homemade chili paste. Great with all sorts of breads and vegetables, this tuna salad is a keeper for yummy lunches!

Servings 3-6

Ingredients

  • 3 (6 oz. / 170g) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked with a fork
  • 2 roasted red, orange or yellow bell peppers (roasted bell peppers – easy oven method), diced
  • 2/3 C / 100g yellow onions, finely diced
  • Green parts of 1 bunch scallions (6-8), thinly sliced
  • 2 heaping tbsp capers
  • 1 C / 250 ml mayonnaise
  • 2 heaping tbsp homemade chili paste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp fine grain pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
  • 1 tsp fine ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix together tuna, peppers, onions, scallions and capers.
  2. Add mayonnaise, chili paste, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix well.
  3. Season to taste.

Storage and shelf life

  1. The tuna salad stores well in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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Spicy tuna salad with roasted bell peppers

The next time you're craving tuna salad, try this spicy version made with homemade chili paste. Great with all sorts of breads and vegetables, this tuna salad is a keeper for yummy lunches!
Servings 3 -6

Ingredients

  • 3 (6 oz. / 170g) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked with a fork
  • 2 roasted red, orange or yellow bell peppers (roasted bell peppers – easy oven method), diced
  • 2/3 C / 100 g yellow onions, finely diced
  • Green parts of 1 bunch scallions (6-8), thinly sliced
  • 2 heaping tbsp capers
  • 1 C / 250 ml mayonnaise
  • 2 heaping tbsp homemade chili paste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp fine grain pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
  • 1 tsp fine ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix together tuna, peppers, onions, scallions and capers.
  • Add mayonnaise, chili paste, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Season to taste.

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

  • The tuna salad stores well in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Filed Under: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Lunch, Nut-free, Paleo, Seafood, Whole30 Tagged With: bell pepper, capers, fish, homemade chili paste, scallion, tuna

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