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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and use a fork to flake it into bite-sized pieces in a large mixing bowl.
Add the baby spinach or mixed greens to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the diced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, thinly sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the black sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately as a light lunch or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1241 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 980 mg | 21% | |
*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.
