Wasabi Tuna Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Wasabi Tuna Salad, a zesty fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe combines tender canned tuna with creamy mayonnaise, a kick of wasabi paste, and a splash of soy sauce for an umami-rich base. Fresh green onion, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado add layers of texture and brightness, while a drizzle of lemon juice keeps the flavors fresh and balanced. Served over a bed of mixed greens and garnished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, this salad is as visually enticing as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect quick and healthy lunch or light dinner option. Whether you're a fan of spicy tuna or looking for a new way to enjoy your greens, this Wasabi Tuna Salad will leave your taste buds tingling!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups tuna (canned in water, drained)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 stalks green onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and soy sauce. Use a fork to mix thoroughly, breaking up the tuna into small pieces.
Add the sliced green onion, diced cucumber, and diced avocado to the tuna mixture. Gently fold until evenly incorporated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture and give it a light stir to enhance the flavor and help preserve the avocado.
On a serving plate or in individual bowls, arrange the mixed greens as a base.
Spoon the tuna mixture evenly over the greens, dividing it into four equal portions.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad for a nutty crunch and additional flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy a light, flavorful meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.4 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 1946 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 130.3 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2427 mg | 52% | |
*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.
