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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and flake it into a large mixing bowl.
Add the shredded Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, julienned red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the tuna.
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.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together gently until well combined.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and crunchy chow mein noodles over the top for added texture.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1547 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1035 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
