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Summer Tuna Salad Recipe

My Grandma loves to make this Tuna Salad with Ramen Noodles and Canned Jalapeños! I can’t wait to hear what you all think of this family recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of tuna, drained
  • 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 potato, boiled and diced
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups lettuce, chopped
  • Kernels from 1 ear of fresh corn (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (as a healthier alternative to mayonnaise)
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream or a light cream alternative
  • 1/4 cup canned jalapeños, chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cooked ramen noodles, cooled and drained
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: Serrano peppers for extra heat

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped celery, diced carrot, boiled and diced potato, and finely chopped onion.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped lettuce, and corn kernels.
  3. Mix in the plain Greek yogurt and light sour cream.
  4. Stir in the chopped canned jalapeños and sliced radishes.
  5. Gently fold in the diced avocado and cooled ramen noodles.
  6. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Optional: Add serrano peppers for extra heat.

Serve with saltines or in a sandwich!

Please let me know if you make this one! 🙂