Crunchy Tuna Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

10-12 ounces of canned white albacore tuna packed in water, drained

8-10 small radishes, cut into wedges

1 large carrot, shredded

1 clove garlic, smashed and minced

1 teaspoon minced ginger

1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced (taste for heat and adjust, can also sub some chili pepper flakes)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (or plain rice vinegar with a teaspoon of sugar)

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 whole green onion, chopped

Optional: 8 ounces (dry) soba noodles* or fresh lettuce

Directions

Combine the tuna, vegetables, garlic, ginger, chile, oils, and vinegar: Place the drained tuna, radishes, shredded carrot, garlic, ginger, chile, vegetable oil, dark sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve: When ready to serve, stir in the chopped cilantro and green onion. Serve with lettuce, or mixed in with cold, cooked soba noodles.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Serves 2-4
• Calories: 195 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 36 mg
• Sodium: 411 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 21 g