Best 7 Asian Sesame Tuna Salad Recipes

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Calling all tuna salad lovers! This Asian-inspired sesame tuna salad is a delightful culinary journey that blends classic flavors with an oriental twist. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a medley of textures and aromas that will leave you craving for more.

This recipe collection offers a variety of tuna salad interpretations, each with its own unique flair. From the classic tuna salad with a touch of Asian flavors, to the avocado and edamame-infused salad, this article promises an array of taste sensations that will cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing salad or a more substantial meal, these recipes have got you covered.

The classic Asian sesame tuna salad is a harmonious blend of tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and a delightful sesame dressing. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or a light dinner. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the avocado and edamame tuna salad offers a vibrant combination of flavors and textures, with the addition of creamy avocado and crunchy edamame.

If you're craving something with a bit more spice, the spicy Sriracha tuna salad is sure to deliver. This salad packs a punch with a blend of Sriracha sauce, mayonnaise, and a hint of honey, creating a flavorful and slightly spicy dish that will leave your taste buds dancing.

For those who enjoy a touch of sweetness in their salad, the honey Dijon tuna salad is an absolute treat. This recipe combines tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, resulting in a sweet and tangy salad that is both satisfying and refreshing.

Finally, the lemon dill tuna salad offers a refreshing twist on the classic recipe. This salad features a delightful blend of tuna, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and fresh dill, creating a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for warm summer days.

So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover your new favorite tuna salad recipe. With a variety of flavors and textures to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN TUNA SALAD



Asian Tuna Salad image

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

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

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA WITH ASIAN SLAW



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This is a healthy light dinner perfect for a hot summer night. Even better, it can be on the table in 20 minutes! -Jackie Campbell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10 ounces) shredded red cabbage (about 4 cups)
1 medium pear, peeled and julienned
1 medium Granny Smith apple, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup julienned carrot
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
1 cup sesame ginger salad dressing, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sesame seeds
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place first six ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup dressing and salt., Place remaining dressing and sesame seeds in separate shallow bowls. Dip tuna in dressing, then in sesame seeds to coat both sides., In a large skillet, cook tuna over medium-high heat until medium-rare to slightly pink in center, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

ASIAN SESAME SEARED OR GRILLED TUNA (GLUTEN FREE)



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This is a combination of two fabulous marinades. My kids absolutely love it and ask for me to make it all the time! And, just by using a gluten-free soy sauce, the entire recipe is gluten free! Serve with wasabi paste and rice.

Provided by Nettie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
¼ cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk tamari, sesame oil, mirin, honey, vinegar, ginger, green onions, and garlic together in a bowl until marinade is evenly mixed. Place tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Spread sesame seeds onto a plate. Remove tuna from marinade and discard marinade. Press tuna into sesame seeds until evenly coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot; cook tuna in the hot oil until cooked to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1066.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 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 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

ASIAN SESAME SALAD WITH SEARED TUNA



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Learn how to make a great salad with seared tuna recipe! The key to this Asian Sesame Salad with Seared Tuna recipe is the toasted sesame dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Vegetable Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tuna steaks (1/2 lb.)
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 cup each shredded green and red cabbage
1 large carrot, shredded
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1/4 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Brush both sides of fish steaks evenly with oil; season with pepper.
  • Grill 3 to 4 min. on each side or until medium-rare doneness. Remove from grill; cover to keep warm.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients except nuts; place on platter. Slice the fish; place on salad. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest tuna possible. Fresh tuna will have a bright red color and a firm texture. Avoid tuna that is brown or has a slimy texture.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your dish. Some good choices include cucumber, celery, carrots, and red onion.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is the base of this salad, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with real eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain a lot of additives.
  • Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a teaspoon of Sriracha sauce for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Asian sesame tuna salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and crunchy vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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