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Japanese Style Spicy Tuna Salad

Savor the Flavor with Japanese Style Spicy Tuna Salad

Experience a delightful Japanese Style Spicy Tuna Salad that's ready in under 10 minutes, perfect for quick meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 oz Yellowfin or Albacore Tuna opt for tuna in olive oil for richer taste
  • 2 ribs Celery finely diced
  • 1/2 medium Jalapeño finely diced
  • 4 Green Onions thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Kewpie preferred
  • 1.5 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
For Finishing Touches
  • Salt
  • Freshly Ground Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining a 4 oz can of yellowfin or albacore tuna thoroughly. Transfer the drained tuna to a medium mixing bowl, using a fork to break it apart gently.
  2. Finely dice 2 ribs of celery and ½ medium jalapeño, then thinly slice 4 green onions. Add all the prepared vegetables directly to the bowl with the tuna.
  3. In the bowl with the tuna and vegetables, mix in 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1½ tablespoons of sriracha sauce, 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of low sodium soy sauce. Stir these ingredients together well.
  4. Once everything is mixed, season your salad with salt and freshly ground pepper according to your taste preferences.
  5. Plate the salad on sliced cucumbers, crispy rice, or alongside tortilla chips for added crunch, or serve in rice bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is adaptable; you can swap in crab or avocado. Make sure to store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for freshness.

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