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Japanese Spicy Tuna Salad

Flavor-Packed Japanese Spicy Tuna Salad in Just 10 Minutes

This Japanese Spicy Tuna Salad is a quick, flavorful dish made with fresh ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Tuna Substitute with canned salmon if desired
  • 1 stalk Celery Diced; substitute with cucumber if preferred
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Finely diced; can be omitted
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced, include both green and white parts
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred) Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust to desired spice level
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce Tamari works for gluten-free version
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Fork
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer.
  2. Place the drained tuna in a medium mixing bowl and break it apart with a fork.
  3. Finely dice the celery and jalapeño, and slice the green onions.
  4. Add the diced celery, jalapeño, and green onions to the bowl with the tuna.
  5. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Mix until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetables and mix until evenly coated.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
  8. Chill the salad for about 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve the salad on a bed of sliced cucumbers or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve chilled and use fresh ingredients. Experiment with additional veggies as desired.

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