An Author's Lunch: Easy Spicy Tuna Salad from @CleoCoyle

 

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Though Marc and I are under a tight writing deadline this week, I'm happy to share a simple recipe that I like to make when I'm pressed for time but still want good protein to fuel my afternoon. Other than tuna and celery, you need only two key ingredients...

The first ingredient is mayonnaise.

And the second is...

Sriracha Chili Sauce!

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"THAT'S TOO HOT FOR ME!

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I thought so, too, until I controlled the heat in recipes like this one. Use a small amount of the chili sauce for a wonderful smoky flavor. Increase the chili sauce for more heat. 

By blending it with mayonnaise (or sour cream or yogurt or cream cheese or a combo of these things), you can also create the most delightful dipping sauces for boiled or fried shrimp, french fries, and raw veggies like cauliflower, carrots, and celery sticks. And that's it! Well, almost.

You can mix this pretty pink mayo 

with other ingredients to make...

Easy Spicy Chicken Salad
Easy Spicy Shrimp Salad
Easy Spicy Egg Salad

Easy Spicy Potato Salad
Easy Spicy Coleslaw....

Or you can create something like my 

Easy Spicy Tuna lunch below...

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Cleo's Easy Spicy Tuna Salad

2 Tablespoons mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce

1 can of tuna, drained (5 oz.)

1 stalk of celery, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon dill relish (optional)

Directions: Mix mayo and sriracha sauce to create the spicy mayo. Combine with remaining ingredients to create the spicy tuna salad. I eat it on rice crackers or rye bread, but you may prefer it wrapped in a tortilla or pita. However you serve it, may you eat with joy!

Eat (and read) with joy!

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