Chinese Tuna Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Chinese Tuna Salad! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, protein-rich canned tuna with crisp Napa cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, and colorful red bell peppers. A zesty homemade Asian-inspired dressing made with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey ties everything together with its perfect balance of savory and tangy. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and crunchy chow mein noodles, this salad offers a healthy yet indulgent twist with layers of texture and flavor in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or refreshing side dish, this Chinese Tuna Salad is a delicious, no-cook option for busy days.
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
- 2 cups (shredded) Napa cabbage
- 1 medium (julienned) carrot
- 1 medium (julienned) red bell pepper
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) green onions
- 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon (toasted) sesame seeds
- 0.5 cup crunchy chow mein noodles
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna and flake it into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the shredded Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, julienned red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to form the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together gently until well combined.
Step 5
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and crunchy chow mein noodles over the top for added texture.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (533.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 696.6 |
| Total Fat 35.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g | |
| Cholesterol 21.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1547.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.1g | |
| Protein 26.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 45.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 143.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1035.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories