Tuna Harusame Salad
Light, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors, Tuna Harusame Salad is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes perfect for any occasion. This Japanese-inspired dish combines silky harusame (glass noodles), tender canned tuna, and crisp, colorful vegetables like cucumber and carrot, all tossed in a tangy soy-sesame dressing. A sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty finish, while the quick 20-minute prep and cook time make it an ideal option for busy weeknights. Serve it chilled as a light lunch, a side dish, or even part of a larger Asian-inspired spread. Healthy, versatile, and easy to make, this salad is sure to become a favorite! Keywords: Tuna Harusame Salad, Japanese salad, glass noodle recipe, quick and healthy salad, soy-sesame dressing, chilled noodle salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams harusame (glass noodles)
- 150 grams canned tuna in water
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small carrot
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Soak the harusame (glass noodles) in hot water for 5 minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut the noodles into shorter lengths if desired.
Open the canned tuna and drain off the water. Set the tuna aside.
Thinly slice the cucumber into matchstick-sized pieces. Peel and shred the carrot into similar thin strips. Chop the green onions finely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened harusame noodles, tuna, cucumber, carrot, and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top as a garnish.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2722 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1004 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.
