Tuna and shrimp salad with lemon zest, cucumber, and paprika

Name: Tuna and shrimp salad with lemon zest, cucumber, and paprika
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: • 1 can of tuna (5 oz), drained; • 1 tablespoon Japanese mayo; • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (non-fat); • 1/4 cucumber, diced; • 1 small tomato, diced; • 6-8 pitted olives, sliced; • 1 teaspoon lemon juice; • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); • 2 small tortillas (for serving or making chips); 4 shrimps, cooked and cooled

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:2min

Updated at: Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:08:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories589.9 kcal (29%)

Total Fat20.5 g (29%)

Carbs64.8 g (25%)

Sugars4.9 g (5%)

Protein36.3 g (73%)

Sodium513.6 mg (26%)

Fiber10 g (36%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

5 oztuna

can, drained

1 tablespoonJapanese mayo

1 tablespoonGreek yogurt

0.25cucumber

1 teaspoonlemon juice

½ teaspoonlemon zest

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

1 tablespoonfresh dill

chopped

crushed red pepper flakes

optional, for heat

2tortillas

small, for serving or making chips

4shrimps

cooked and cooled

Instructions

Step 1

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, Japanese mayo, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture becomes creamy.

Step 2

2. Add the diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced olives, and chopped fresh dill to the tuna mixture. Gently fold these ingredients into the mixture.

Step 3

3. Season the salad with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. If you like a bit of heat, you can add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes at this stage.

Step 4

4. To make tortilla chips (optional), preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the tortillas into triangles, place them on a baking sheet, and lightly brush with olive oil. Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until they turn crispy and golden brown.

Step 5

5. Serve the tuna salad in a bowl or on a plate, garnished with additional dill if desired. You can enjoy it with the tortilla chips on the side.