Best 5 California Style Tuna Salad Rolls Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and refreshing meal that's perfect for a summer lunch or light dinner? Look no further than California-style tuna salad rolls! These delightful wraps combine the classic flavors of tuna salad with the freshness of crisp vegetables, all nestled in a soft and chewy roll. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect California-style tuna salad rolls.

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SPICY TUNA ROLLS



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Even if you're new to sushi making, this recipe for spicy tuna rolls is easy to make at home.

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 sheets nori (dry seaweed)
½ pound sashimi-grade tuna, finely chopped
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon hot chile sauce
2 ½ cups prepared sushi rice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut off the bottom quarter of each nori sheet; reserve for another use.
  • Combine chopped tuna, mayonnaise, green onions, and hot sauce in a bowl.
  • Center 1 sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands. Spread a thin layer of rice on the nori using your hands; press into a thin layer, leaving a 1/2-inch space at the bottom edge. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Arrange 1/4 of the tuna mixture in a line across the rice, about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the sheet.
  • Wet the uncovered edge of the nori. Lift the top end of the mat and firmly roll it over the ingredients. Roll it forward to make a complete roll. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Slice the rolls into 3/4-inch pieces using a wet knife. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 103.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SEARED TUNA & AVOCADO ROLLS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 pound sushi-grade tuna steak, sliced 3/4 inch thick
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Grated zest of 1 lime
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
6 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
1 ripe Hass avocado
1 shallot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 top-split hot dog buns, such as Pepperidge Farm
Chipotle Mayonnaise, recipe follows
1 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from the can of chipotles)
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat a medium (10 to 11-inch) dry cast-iron skillet over high heat for 3 minutes. Brush the tuna all over with olive oil and sprinkle it generously with salt and black pepper. Sear the tuna in the skillet for exactly one minute on each side. (The inside will be raw.) Transfer to a cutting board, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch dice, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, the lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, Tabasco, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add the tuna, scallions, and jalapeño. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, peel, and cut 1/2 to 3/4-inch dice. Carefully stir the avocado into the tuna mixture and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the shallot and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Place the butter in a large (12-inch) sauté pan over medium-high heat and heat until the butter sizzles. Without opening the buns, toast them on each side for one minute, until nicely browned. Line the buns up on a platter, cut sides up, and spoon the tuna mixture into the buns. Drizzle with the Chipotle Mayonnaise and sprinkle on the pickled shallots. Serve while the buns are warm.
  • Place the mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth. Refrigerate for up to a week.

TARRAGON-DIJON TUNA SALAD ON MUSTARD ROLLS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup Dijon mustard (recommended: Edmond Fallot Taragon)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 (6-ounce) cans albacore tuna
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup julienned jicama
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Mustard Rolls, recipe follows
Lettuce, for serving
3 cups warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for oiling pan
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting surface
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Thoroughly whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add tuna to bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Fold in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve tuna salad on mustard rolls with lettuce.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir water, yeast, salt, oil, mustard, and 2 cups of flour together; beat until mixed. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until the dough holds together. Remove from mixer and knead on a floured surface until dough springs back when poked with your finger. Place in an oiled bowl and let rise until doubled in size. Punch down and let rise again. Knead lightly and shape into rolls. Let rise 1 more time and then brush with glaze.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let rolls cool for 5 minutes before slicing in half and serving with a hearty portion of tuna salad topped with lettuce.

CALIFORNIA TUNA ROLL



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I love sushi, and can only make it on special occasions since I am restricted from eating too much rice. But this is good and I would eat it every day if I could get away with it!!! Making the sushi rice is most of the work since the rolls put together in a snap!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 6 slices, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 sheet toasted nori
1/3 cup prepared sushi rice
1 ounce sashimi grade tuna, sliced
2 pieces peeled English cucumbers (2 to 3, matchstick sized pieces)
2 pieces sliced avocados (2 to 3)
1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
1 tablespoon pickled ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon grated daikon radish (optional)
1 teaspoon wasabi paste (optional)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Place toasted nori (shiny side down) on rolling mat.
  • Cover center of nori with sushi rice.
  • Mix together mayo with wasabi powder to make wasabi mayo.
  • Spread wasabi mayo over rice.
  • Place a row of tuna, cucumber and avocado over rice.
  • Roll up nori using mat, and moisten the farthest edge of exposed nori to form a seal.
  • Slice into serving pieces.
  • Serve garnished with pickled ginger, daikon radish, wasabi, and soy sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 11.3, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.8

TUNA-SALAD HAND ROLLS



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This quick, clever meal is just right for those nights when you need a pantry-friendly dinner on the table really fast. It's a sushi-inspired spin on tuna salad, simply set your prepped ingredients on the table and let everyone roll their own!

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh chopped cilantro or dill
1 mini cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
Pinch of Kosher salt
Pinch of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced thin
Steamed white sushi or short-grain rice
6 sheets toasted Nori, halved
Soy sauce, pickled ginger, and sambal oelek, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cilantro until combined; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss together cucumber and carrot matchsticks with salt, sugar, and vinegar; set aside.
  • To assemble hand rolls, pat rice into the middle of nori sheets; top with tuna, vegetables, and avocado; roll firmly to seal. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and sambal oelek.

Tips:

  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh, flavorful ingredients like ripe avocado, celery, red onion, and tuna packed in oil. Ensure your mayonnaise is creamy and tangy, and use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings without getting soggy.
  • Prepare the Tuna Salad in Advance: Making the tuna salad ahead of time allows the flavors to meld and develop. This also saves time when assembling the rolls.
  • Season to Taste: Adjust the seasonings in the tuna salad to your preference. Add more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or herbs until the flavors are balanced and harmonious.
  • Keep the Rolls Cool: Assemble the rolls just before serving to prevent the bread from becoming soggy. If you need to make them ahead of time, store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy the Rolls Fresh: California-style tuna salad rolls are best enjoyed fresh, when the bread is still crisp and the fillings are chilled and flavorful.

Conclusion:

California-style tuna salad rolls are a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a quick snack, or even as part of a picnic spread. With their colorful fillings, creamy texture, and refreshing flavors, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple yet satisfying meal, give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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