Tuna Salad

This Halal Korean Tuna Salad is a delightful mix of tender tuna, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful sesame dressing, perfect as a side dish or light meal. It's both refreshing and nutritious, bringing a taste of Korea to your table.

Tuna Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Korean
220 kcal

Ingredients

  • Canned tuna in water - 150 grams
  • Cucumber - 1 small, diced
  • Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
  • Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon
  • Sugar - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon for garnish

Steps

  1. Drain the canned tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the diced cucumber, julienned carrot, and chopped green onion to the bowl with the tuna.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

Tags

KoreanHalalSide Dish