Crunchy Tuna Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing Recipe

Name: Crunchy Tuna Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10-12 ounces of canned white albacore tuna packed in water, drained; 8-10 small radishes, cut into wedges; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced (taste for heat and adjust, can also sub some chili pepper flakes); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (or plain rice vinegar with a teaspoon of sugar); Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 whole green onion, chopped; Optional: 8 ounces (dry) soba noodles* or fresh lettuce; *If mixing in with soba noodles, cook soba noodles according to package directions, and rinse with cold water.

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Crunchy Tuna Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Prep Time 20 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Servings 2 to 4 servings

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10 to 12 ounces canned white albacore tuna packed in water, drained
8 to 10 small radishes, cut into wedges
1 large carrot, shredded
1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 to 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced (taste for heat and adjust, can also sub some chili pepper flakes)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (or plain rice vinegar with a teaspoon of sugar)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 whole green onion, chopped
8 ounces (dry) soba noodles or fresh lettuce, optional (Note: If using soba noodles, cook according to package directions and rinse with cold water.)

Combine the tuna, vegetables, garlic, ginger, chile, oils, and vinegar:

Place the drained tuna, radishes, shredded carrot, garlic, ginger, chile, vegetable oil, dark sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve:

When ready to serve, stir in the chopped cilantro and green onion.

Serve with lettuce, or mixed in with cold, cooked soba noodles.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
195	Calories
11g	Fat
3g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories	195
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 411mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 3mg	17%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 299mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.