Main dish, fish/seafood
Sesame Tuna Salad
Overview
Toasted sesame oil transforms a humble staple like canned tuna into an elegant supper. We love the crunch of napa cabbage in this salad, but romaine lettuce would also work if you happen to have that on hand.
Prep time
25
Cook Time
0
Total Time
25
Nutritional Information
Makes:
4 Servings
Calories
228kcal
Added sugars
2g
Carbohydrates
9g
Fat
16g
Saturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Protein
14g
Cholesterol
12mg
Dietary Fiber
3g
Potassium
200mg
Sodium
353mg
Total sugars
4g
Instructions
STEP 1 Whisk vinegar (or lemon juice), canola oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and ginger in a small bowl.
STEP 2 Combine 3 tablespoons of the dressing with tuna, peas and scallions in a medium bowl.
STEP 3 Divide cabbage among 4 plates. Mound one-fourth of the tuna mixture (about 1/2 cup) in the center of each plate and garnish with radishes, cilantro and sesame seeds. Drizzle with the remaining dressing (about 2 tablespoons per salad) and season with pepper.
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Ingredients
¼ cup rice vinegar or lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 5- to 6-ounce cans water-packed chunk light tuna , drained
1 cup sliced sugar snap peas or snow peas
2 scallions , sliced
6 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
4 radishes , julienne-cut or sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Freshly ground pepper to taste
