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fresh asian tuna salad in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon inside.
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Asian Tuna Salad

This Asian Tuna Salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with vibrant veggies, tender tuna, and a zesty sesame-lime dressing. It’s light, flavorful, and comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Brunch, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 10 ounces tuna drained, 2 cans
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 medium cucumber julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts or sesame seeds, for garnish

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and mint. Toss gently to mix.
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  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, garlic, lime juice, and Sriracha or red chili flakes (if using).
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  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
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  • Divide the salad into bowls or plates. Garnish with roasted peanuts or sesame seeds for added crunch.

Notes

  1. For the freshest crunch, slice the veggies thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife.
  2. Swap tuna with cooked shrimp, shredded chicken, or tofu, if you wish.
  3. If you’re prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving to keep everything crisp.
  4. Add nori or crispy wonton strips on top for an extra-savory crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6947IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg