Stovetop~10 minComplexity
Gochujang Tuna Salad
This Gochujang Tuna Salad delivers 20g protein and 212 calories per serving — a lightweight lunch option that fits high-volume eating days. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, making it ideal for adding variety to your rotation without time investment. Use it to round out lower-calorie meals while staying within your macro targets.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •0.3 cup Mayonnaise, Regular
- •1 tbsp Gochujang, Korean Red Chili Paste
- •12 oz Canned Tuna
- •2 Green Onion (Scallion)(30g)
Instructions
- 1Drain the tuna thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to remove excess water.
- 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and gochujang until smooth and no streaks of chili paste remain.
- 3Add the drained tuna to the gochujang-mayonnaise mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- 4Slice the green onions into thin rounds and fold them into the tuna salad until fully incorporated.
- 5Divide the tuna salad evenly into 4 airtight containers while at room temperature, pressing gently to compact.
- 6Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Serve cold directly from the container or on crackers, rice, or greens.
Nutrition — Per Serving
206
calories
20g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 2.3g
- Sodium
- 410 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
4 servings per batch · ~110g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Gochujang Tuna Salad have per serving?
Each serving delivers 20g of protein with 212 calories, giving you a solid protein-to-calorie ratio for a lunch option. Macros are 14g fat and 0g carbs per serving.
How long does Gochujang Tuna Salad take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and yields 4 servings, allowing you to assemble multiple lunch portions in a single prep session on the stovetop.
Is Gochujang Tuna Salad good for fat loss?
At 212 calories and only 20g protein per serving, this recipe works as a lower-calorie lunch option during fat loss phases. The zero carbs make it compatible with low-carb or keto-style cutting approaches.
