Best 8 Spicy Tuna And Hummus Salad Recipes

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In the culinary realm, a harmonious blend of flavors can transport taste buds to a realm of pure delight. When fiery spice meets the creamy embrace of hummus, a culinary symphony is born. Spicy tuna and hummus salad, a dish that tantalizes the senses, is a culinary masterpiece that offers a delightful dance of flavors and textures. This epicurean creation combines the boldness of spicy tuna with the velvety smoothness of hummus, creating a symphony of taste that leaves an indelible mark on the palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the magic of spicy tuna and hummus salad, uncovering the secrets to crafting this delectable dish that is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY TUNA AND HUMMUS SALAD



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Hummus replaces mayo in this recipe for a flavorful twist on a favorite sandwich food. Makes 4 generous-sized portions. Pack them individually for a quick and nutritious lunch. Serve with a handful of spinach and a slice of tomato on light whole wheat bread.

Provided by spiritedcharm

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (8 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
4 (5 ounce) cans water-packed tuna, well drained
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup roasted garlic hummus
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons capers
4 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

Steps:

  • Drain roasted red peppers and pat dry. Puree in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Transfer roasted red peppers to a bowl. Add tuna, hard-boiled eggs, hummus, green onions, celery, Sriracha sauce, capers, and seafood seasoning. Mix together. Divide into individual 1-cup portions and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 270.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1813.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

TUNA AND HUMMUS SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 18

14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil
1/4 cup minced celery
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced cornichons
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sourdough bread, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Hummus, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows)
Fresh radishes, sliced
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
8 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Drain the oil from the tuna, reserving the oil. Place the tuna in a mixing bowl and flake it with a fork. Add the celery, onion, cornichons, lemon juice, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil, the mustard, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Toast the bread and spread each slice with a layer of hummus. Spread the tuna salad on each piece of bread, garnish with slices of radish, and serve immediately.
  • For the Hummus:
  • Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice or reserved chickpea liquid to thin, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings. Yield: 2 cups.

MAYO-FREE HUMMUS TUNA SALAD



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This is a wholesome, mayo-free tuna salad. I use hummus instead, and it is delicious!

Provided by sweetestdelicacy

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
½ cup hummus
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
⅓ cup sweet relish
¼ cup chopped tomatoes
2 large hard boiled egg whites, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, hummus, onion, bell pepper, relish, tomatoes, egg whites, Dijon, and black pepper together in a large bowl until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 437 mg, Sugar 8 g

SUPREMELY SPICY HUMMUS



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I love to use this as a dip for pita bread.

Provided by Uncle Richard

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Combine tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, sesame oil, and hot sauce in a food processor or blender; blend until very smooth, about 3 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and blend for 2 minutes. Add water and blend for 3 minutes more. Chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 275.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPICY HUMMUS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
8 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Sriracha, to taste
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, Tabasco, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice or reserved chickpea liquid to thin, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings. Place the hummus in a serving bowl and drizzle Sriracha over the top. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil.

SPICY TUNA WITH HUMMUS AND RED BELL PEPPERS



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I am on a special low carb diet and I needed something quick and easy to make for lunch. I threw a couple of my favorite ingredients together and came up with the following recipe. I love that it is under 250 calories and very filling.

Provided by Misha Bella

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 1/2 ounce) package tuna, spicy and sweet flavor
4 ounces hummus, pine nut and sesame flavor
1 medium red bell pepper
1 -2 leaf romaine lettuce
1/4 cup yellow onions (optional) or 1/4 cup red onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix tuna and hummus into a medium mixing bowl. Chop your onions as desired and mix all ingredients. Let mixture blend and slice your red bell pepper into quarters and clean out the seeds and ribs out. Clean your romaine lettuce and slice into large pieces and arrange nicely on your plate (you will use the lettuce to eat up all the tuna that might fall out of your pepper cup). Fill the red bell peppers with tuna mixture and place on lettuce. Your done and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 241.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20

SPICY TUNA SALAD!



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Make and share this Spicy Tuna Salad! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abe ray

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (24 ounce) can tuna
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped & seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup roasted garlic salad dressing
1/3 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup onion
3 tablespoons capers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup horseradish
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
8 slices bread, your choice (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Use mixture to coat slices of your choice of bread and make into sandwiches and enjoy or chill until time to serve!

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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I found the original recipe in an article and tweaked it to my taste. Have to say that I like this Mediterranean version of tuna salad better than normal mayo/prepared mustard version. Spread into pita bread or on sandwich bread and enjoy... I like to add slices of Swiss or Cheddar cheese and a handful of fresh spinach leaves.

Provided by Beth B. - South Carolina

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hummus spread
8 olives, chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Use a fork to flake tuna into a small container. Add mayonnaise, hummus, and olives. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 465.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make spicy tuna and hummus salad, so feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to your liking.
  • If you don't have time to make your own tuna salad, you can use canned tuna instead. Just be sure to drain it well and flake it before adding it to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spicy tuna and hummus salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna and hummus. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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