How to Make Asian Tuna Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly satisfying about a well-made tuna salad. It's the perfect balance of savory, creamy, and fresh flavors that hits the spot every time. And when you add an Asian twist to it, the result is nothing short of sensational. This Asian Tuna Salad recipe takes your ordinary tuna salad to a whole new level with the addition of classic Asian ingredients and flavors.

First and foremost, this salad is incredibly healthy and nutritious. Tuna is a great source of lean pr...

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Ingredients

  • 5 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
  • ½ cup finely chopped carrot
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground red chile pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 quart

  • Mix tuna, cranberries, carrot, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, ground chile pepper, and kosher salt together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, chile paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey together in a separate bowl; add to tuna mixture and stir to coat.
  • Nutrition

    156 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 168mg