Description
A quick and spicy tuna salad made with cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapenos for a rich and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup diced jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the drained tuna, cream cheese, diced jalapenos, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor. Use low-sodium tuna if needed and avoid freezing the salad to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tuna salad, jalapeno popper, quick lunch, creamy salad, spicy salad