Best 9 Asian Canned Tuna Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and easy-to-make Asian-inspired canned tuna salad? Look no further! This versatile dish combines the goodness of canned tuna with an array of bold and aromatic Asian flavors, transforming it into a culinary delight. Say goodbye to mundane tuna salads and embark on a flavor-packed journey with our carefully curated recipes. Whether you prefer a spicy kick, a tangy zest, or a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, we have the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your canned tuna salad experience to new heights.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY ASIAN TUNA SALAD



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A nutrient-packed, healthy tuna salad recipe with a spicy Asian kick.

Provided by Kate

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 oz. canned albacore tuna
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 scallions (chopped)
1/4 cup craisins (chopped)
1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
2 tbsp light mayonnaise
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp minced ginger

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna and flake with a fork in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the carrots, onion, craisins and cilantro and mix together.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili powder, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and minced ginger.
  • Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the tuna mixture until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN TUNA SALAD



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It's spicy and super-addictive! Serve with lettuce as lettuce wraps. Great with crackers and pita bread, too.

Provided by mimilulu

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
½ cup finely chopped carrot
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground red chile pepper
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup light mayonnaise
¼ cup Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, cranberries, carrot, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, ground chile pepper, and kosher salt together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, chile paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey together in a separate bowl; add to tuna mixture and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 305.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SPICY SESAME TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili-garlic paste
1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Four 5-ounce cans tuna in water (no salt added), drained
1/2 bunch green onion, greens sliced
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, sesame oil, lime juice, chili garlic paste, black sesame seeds and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Fold in the tuna and green onions and season with salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

ASIAN TUNA SALAD



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Asian inspired tuna salad with canned tuna, radishes, cilantro, shredded carrot, ginger, rice vinegar and sesame oil.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Budget     Pantry Meal     Quick and Easy

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
*If mixing in with soba noodles, cook soba noodles according to package directions, and rinse with cold water.

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 411 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize Serves 2-4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

JAPANESE-STYLE TUNA NOODLE SALAD



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Here's a simple udon salad I picked up from the chef and entrepreneur Bart van Olphen, who elevates canned tuna to the heights of deliciousness. Van Olphen dresses the noodles in what he calls wafu dressing, which translates roughly as Japanese-style: a sweet-salty vinaigrette of soy, sesame oil, mirin and rice vinegar. I add a little sweet miso for texture and taste, and increase the amount of seaweed in the salad as well. Garnish with sesame seeds or furikake, the Japanese seasoning blend, and you have a superior tuna casserole. It is as good served cold as hot.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, weeknight, noodles, salads and dressings, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup cut dried wakame seaweed
8 ounces dried udon noodles (or whatever noodles you have on hand)
1 to 2 tablespoons furikake or sesame seeds
10 to 12 ounces tuna in oil, drained
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sweet miso

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high, and set the wakame in a small bowl. Once the water comes to a boil, ladle or pour enough over the wakame to cover it by 2 inches; let the wakame soak for 10 minutes. Transfer the wakame to a colander to drain and cool; set aside.
  • While the wakame soaks, cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk to combine the sesame oil, canola oil, rice wine vinegar, mirin, soy sauce and miso; set aside.
  • In a small skillet, lightly toast the sesame seeds, if using, over medium-low heat until fragrant; set aside.
  • Drain the cooked noodles in the colander, then transfer to a wide, shallow serving bowl. Add the wakame and about 3/4 of the dressing, and toss to coat. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls. Top each portion with tuna, drizzle with the remaining dressing, then sprinkle with the scallions and furikake or sesame seeds. Serve hot, cold or anywhere in between.

SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese mustard
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 pounds Ahi tuna loin, cut in 4 strips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 bunch mizuna greens
1 bunch arugula greens
3 cups torn red leaf lettuce
3 cups torn green leaf lettuce
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fried rice noodles
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, lime, ginger, mustard and cilantro. Pour in the oil and continue to whisk until emulsified.
  • Season the tuna fillets with salt and pepper; lightly coat with oil. Put sesame seeds on a plate. Coat top and bottom of each fillet with seeds. Heat a large, dry skillet over high heat. Add fillets; cook about 3 minutes. Turn; cook until desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes for rare. Slice the tuna into 1-inch thick strips.
  • Mix the greens together and spread out on a platter. Add the green onions, rice noodles almonds, and orange segments. Lay the tuna strips on top then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

ASIAN CANNED TUNA SALAD



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A simple tuna salad with Asian ingredients that tastes great on top of bok choy leaves or in a sandwich.

Provided by Abraham Ray

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup shredded peeled daikon radish
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup soy sauce, or to taste
¼ teaspoon wasabi paste
½ teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste
3 bok choy leaves

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, daikon, mayonnaise, tahini, soy sauce, wasabi, and sesame seeds in a bowl; mix well. Serve on top of bok choy leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1462 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MANDARIN TUNA SALAD



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Elizabeth Kennedy of Dover, Delaware gives tuna salad a twist by adding crisp apple pieces and tangy mandarin oranges. "Every summer I get requests from my husband and daughters to make this dish," she notes. "There's never any left over."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (9 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained
1 cup chopped apple
1 cup diced celery
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the oranges, tuna, apple and celery. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, lemon juice and salt; fold into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN SEARED TUNA SALAD



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Make and share this Asian Seared Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by s_tamayo

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons chili sauce (Tabasco)
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanuts, toasted and in halves
salt
pepper
3 ounces mixed salad greens, salad
1 1/2 ounces bean sprouts
1 tuna steak, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Marinate the tuna steak with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Place the fish, in a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cook on both sides over medium-high heat until the fish is seared on the outside but still pink in the center. Cut seared tuna on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Dressing: mix the vinegar, chili sauce and oil.
  • In a bowl, place the salad mix, bean sprouts and serve the tuna fillets on top. Sprinkle with the peanuts.
  • Add the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 921.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality canned tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine.
  • Flake the tuna well. This will help to ensure that the tuna salad is evenly mixed and has a good texture.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your tuna salad. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many ways to make tuna salad, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Serve tuna salad immediately or chill it for later. Tuna salad can be served on sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip.

Conclusion:

Canned tuna salad is a quick, easy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be served in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and endless possibilities for customization, tuna salad is a dish that everyone can enjoy.

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