Description
This bold and crunchy Asian Tuna Salad Recipe blends flaked tuna, fresh veggies, and a spicy sesame soy dressing into a healthy, high-protein meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 (5 oz) cans chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1.5 tsp ground ginger
- 1.5 tsp ground red chile pepper
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Asian chile paste (sambal oelek)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, cranberries, carrots, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, chili pepper, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chile paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve in lettuce wraps, over rice, or with crackers, garnished with extra sesame seeds and lime if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh tuna, seared and cubed, for a gourmet variation.
- Let the salad chill before serving for best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add fresh herbs like mint or Thai basil for a flavor twist.
- Serve in lettuce cups for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 156 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 306 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg
Keywords: Asian Tuna Salad Recipe, Spicy Asian Tuna Salad, Tuna Salad with Sesame Dressing, Healthy Asian Tuna Bowl, Low-carb Tuna Salad