Spicy Asian Tuna Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spicy Asian Tuna Salad, a flavor-packed dish that's as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring tender flaked tuna, crisp baby spinach or mixed greens, and a colorful medley of carrots, red bell peppers, cucumbers, and green onions, this salad bursts with freshness in every bite. Tossed in a zesty Asian-inspired dressing made with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of sriracha for a spicy kick, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and tangy. Finished with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for extra texture and aroma, it’s a quick and easy no-cook option ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch, a healthy dinner side dish, or even meal prep, this protein-packed tuna salad is sure to become a new favorite for anyone craving bold, fresh flavors.
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water)
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 0.5 large (sliced into half-moons) cucumber
- 1 large (shredded) carrot
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) green onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna and use a fork to flake it into bite-sized pieces in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the baby spinach or mixed greens to the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
Add the diced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, thinly sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the salad.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Step 6
Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the black sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a light lunch or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (319.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 134.2 |
| Total Fat 2.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1240.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.6g | |
| Protein 9.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 164.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 979.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories