Sesame Tuna Salad

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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1/4 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

Directions

Whisk vinegar (or lemon juice), canola oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and ginger in a small bowl.
Combine 3 tablespoons of the dressing with tuna, peas and scallions in a medium bowl.
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.

Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2010

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214	Calories
16g	Fat
9g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 11g	22%
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Vitamin A 1838IU	37%
Vitamin C 47mg	52%
Folate 16mcg	4%
Sodium 386mg	17%
Calcium 134mg	10%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 26mg	6%
Potassium 160mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Sesame Tuna Salad

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