Chinese Tuna Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Chinese tuna salad is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just twenty minutes with zero cooking required. I love using canned tuna since it's affordable and always on hand, and the vibrant mix of crisp red cabbage, carrots, and scallions gives it such a fresh, satisfying crunch. The sesame oil and ginger based dressing is aromatic and delicious, while the ginger itself is fantastic for digestion and reducing inflammation. Top it all with peanuts for extra protein and you've got a light yet filling meal that feels restaurant quality but tastes homemade.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400canned tuna
- 200 gred cabbage
- 150 gcarrots
- 100 gscallions
- 30 mlsesame oil(add to taste)
- 20 mlsoy sauce
- 15 mlrice vinegar
- 10 ghoney(adjust to taste)
- 20 gginger
- 5 ggarlic
- 2 gsalt(to taste)
- 1 gblack pepper(to taste)
- 100 gchopped peanuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, cabbage, carrots, scallions, and ginger.
Tip: Make sure to finely chop the scallions and ginger.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until well combined.
Tip: Adjust the amount of honey to your desired level of sweetness.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
Tip: Make sure to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- 4
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Start with a small amount and adjust to your liking.
- 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This will help the flavors to combine and the salad to chill.
- 6
Just before serving, stir in the chopped peanuts.
Tip: This adds a nice crunch to the salad.
- 7
Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional scallions if desired.
Tip: This adds a pop of color to the dish.
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