Yum Pla Dook

Yum Pla Dook is a refreshing Thai salad featuring flaked tuna, vibrant herbs, and a tangy lime dressing, perfect for a keto diet. This dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it a satisfying meal or side.

Ingredients

• Canned tuna in water - 200 grams, drained
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 20 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Thai chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
2. Add the chopped cilantro and mint to the bowl, mixing gently to combine the ingredients.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, chopped Thai chili, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
4. Pour the dressing over the tuna salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or lime juice if necessary.
6. Serve immediately on a plate or refrigerate for 10 minutes for a cooler dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle building and maintenance.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from tuna, beneficial for heart health.

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