Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad

Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad is simple & delicious with albacore tuna, homemade buffalo ranch dressing & so much more. Perfect as a side dish or main course.

Who loves a nice, refreshing salad when the weather starts heating up? For me, it’s my “go-to” meal when it’s hot outside. It’s so nice to make something light & easy & yet so delicious.

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The family really loves salads, especially my older daughter. It’s her most requested food & so I’m always trying to come up with ways I can change it up for her a bit.

This time I decided to take her love for buffalo sauce & create this super yummy Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad. She was sure excited & raved over every bite.

Tuna Salad Recipe with Buffalo Ranch

I started with these ingredients….lettuce & spinach, Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna, black beans, feta cheese, grape tomatoes, croutons & homemade buffalo ranch dressing. When it comes to picking tuna for recipes like this, Only Bumble Bee Albacore Will Do™.

I love the firm texture, light color and fresh taste compared to chunk light tuna. Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore has always been the perfect ingredient to deliciously enhance almost any recipe we make.

I especially like that it’s Non GMO Project Verified, that’s something that is really important to me. Be sure to check out Bumble Bee® for more great recipe ideas.

Now, because I like to make this a main dish & I’m crazy for tuna, I actually add a lot of tuna. (you see, there are 4 cans there) This is the main ingredient & when tossed together, all the spinach & black beans just pop with flavor when combined with the tuna.

I really love to make this when we are dining al fresco. Adding the zesty kick of buffalo ranch is the perfect pairing. It’s so quick & easy to make, you can’t beat a dinner that’s ready in under 10 minutes.

Refreshing, spicy & filling all at the same time?! I love it and I know that if you love tuna that you will too! Chunks of Solid White Albacore Tuna, black beans + buffalo ranch… Such amazing combinations in a bowl!

Commonly Asked Questions

What kind of tuna should I use for a salad?

Canned tuna is a popular choice for salads. You can use either chunk light or solid white albacore tuna. It’s important to drain the tuna before adding it to the salad.

Can I use a different dressing instead of ranch dressing?

Yes, you can use any type of dressing you prefer. Some other popular choices include Italian, Caesar, or balsamic vinaigrette.

Can I use fresh tuna instead of canned tuna?

Yes, fresh tuna can be used in a salad as well. Grill or sear a tuna steak and add it to the top of the salad.

How long will a tuna salad with ranch dressing last in the refrigerator?

A tuna salad with ranch dressing will last in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container. However, it’s important to note that the longer the salad sits, the more the greens will wilt and the less crisp the vegetables will become.

Ingredients

Salad

• lettuce
• spinach
• Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore – drained
• black beans – drained & rinsed
• grape tomatoes
• croutons
• feta cheese

buffalo ranch dressing

• ranch seasoning mix
• mayonnaise
• buttermilk
• buffalo sauce

How to Make Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad

1. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl & toss to combine
2. In another small bowl, combine dressing ingredients & whisk well
3. Drizzle dressing on salad & toss again to mix throughout
4. Enjoy immediately

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And this dressing? Ahhh the DRESSING! So perfectly ranch & yet the punch of buffalo. It’s become the new favorite around here. So much so, that we have repeated this dinner 2 more times since I took these photos. The family sure loves this Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad.

 

Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad Recipe

You have to make this salad! It’s DELISH!

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