Buffalo Tuna Salad {Whole30, Paleo, Keto}
This Buffalo Tuna Salad puts a tangy and spicy spin on traditional tuna salad, and comes together in just 5 minutes! It’s also Whole30, paleo and Keto friendly.
Any other tuna salad lovers out there? I’ve always been a huge fan ever since I was little. I used to make sandwiches using my Mickey sandwich maker…the old school one where you could make shapes with the bread and squirt mayo out of a tube. Anyone else? 🙂 Anyway, it was always tuna for me! This buffalo version has been my go-to as of lately. My absolute favorite way to eat it is with some Siete Foods grain free tortilla chips, but it’s awesome in lettuce wraps or regular sandwiches, and on top of salads, too!
My favorite tuna is Wild Planet Foods brand, which you can get at most grocery stories or through Thrive Market! I love Thrive because they have a ton of shelf-stable products you can only find in select stores, but at 25% off retail price! And they ship it right to your doorstep. You can use this link to get 25% off your first order plus a 30 day free trial! I also used Primal Kitchen mayo in this tuna salad…but you can definitely make your own, too!
I topped my lettuce wraps shown here with some Sir Kensington’s Buffalo Ranch (new obsession – it’s so good on everything!!) which you can also find on Thrive (and it’s Whole30 approved!).
If you’re looking for another easy lunch idea, try out my Sweet and Savory Chicken Salad!
This recipe is so easy and delicious – I hope it’s a helpful lunch idea for your busy weeks!
Happy cooking (or chopping in this case!),
Mary
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Buffalo Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans tuna, I like Wild Planet Foods brand
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- ¼ cup mayo, check labels if doing Whole30
- 2 tbsp Frank's Red Hot, or hot sauce of choice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- If using Wild Planet or Safe Catch brands, do not drain it! Mix all ingredients together well in a medium-sized bowl. Serve with chips, crackers, in lettuce wraps, or on a sandwich or salad! Enjoy!
41 Comments on “Buffalo Tuna Salad {Whole30, Paleo, Keto}”
I wasn’t sure that I would like this recipe. I’m not a huge fan of buffalo sauce. I was pleasantly surprised. Very tasty. I will be making this tuna salad again.
I am so glad you liked it!
So delicious!
Thanks Karen!
This is DELICIOUS! I’m so glad I found your blog. I swear we have the same taste buds. I’ve never made anything of yours I didn’t like.
How long do you think this recipe might last in the fridge? I’m hoping to make this for a meal prep (if possible) in the future. Thanks!
Thanks Liz!! I would say up to 4 days 🙂
Tried this tonight and my daughter loved it. I was not expecting her to like it as she doesn’t like celery or franks…I added smoked gouda for cheese. Thanks for this great recipe
Love the cheese addition! Thank you!
I made this on the cauliflower thins and these are delish 🤤 really really will be making these regularly!
Thank you!
Thank you Diane!
Yummy yummy yummy! Made this with the cauliflower thins and it was delish!
Glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you 🙂
Super yummy! I’ve been craving tuna lately and this was a delicious twist on a classic
Thanks Jessica!
I would NEVER have put these ingredients together on my own but I love everything Mary makes so I figured I would try it as I’m trying to get new lunch ideas. OMG! It’s so dang good. I didn’t have dill so I literally chopped up some pickles and added those in! 💣
Pickles are a great idea! So glad you loved it!!
This tuna salad is amazing! I can’t stop eating it!!
This is a quick and easy recipe that tastes soooo good!! A frequent recipe in my lunch rotation.
So good for a super quick and easy lunch! Or snack. Or dinner. Or even breakfast why not
This was so yummy, thanks for sharing the recipe!
This recipe is fantastic! I love adding fresh dill. Thank you!
This recipe is super easy and delicious! As a huge buffalo sauce fan, this is a perfect and tasty lunch. I am tempted to try it with chicken salad next!
Thanks Melissa!
Something about the tuna/buffalo sauce combo made me resist trying this recipe FOREVER, but I finally took a chance on it today for lunch and it will definitely become a weekly occurrence! Thanks for yet another great recipe!
Amazing! So glad you enjoyed it!
One of our weekly lunch staples!! Absolutely love it.
Mine too! it never gets old 🙂 Thanks Jennie!
Love this!! Buffalo is one of my favorite flavors and this recipe is flavorful , simple, and yummy. Making it today for a quarantine pick me up!
Thanks Sara!!
This dish got me through my first whole30! Simple and I never got tired of it!
Yay! Thanks Alex!
Had this for lunch and made it into a tuna melt with some cheese on gluten free toast! So delicious! My husband polished off what was left in the bowl with a spoon! Thank you!
Can I use dry dill? It is cheaper for me and I have alot of it thanks to a special store I love who sells bulk seasonings.
Yup! 1 tsp of dried instead of a tablespoon of fresh 🙂