Wasabi Tuna Salad

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4.9

39 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    201 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Wasabi Tuna Salad

This easy wasabi tuna salad is made with olive oil, capers, water chestnuts, ginger, red chili flakes, and wasabi. It's spicy, delicious, and perfect for lunch!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 ounces tuna, packed in water (1 can or packet) For oil-packed tuna, see recipe notes
  • cup water chestnuts, drained + diced Or swap bamboo shoots
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi or horseradish (prepared or cream-style), plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if desired Or swap chili oil + skip chili flakes
  • To serve (optional): bread, crackers
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Instructions

  1. Combine tuna, water chestnuts, and capers.  Add wasabi, ginger, and red pepper to taste, adding more or less according to desired level of spiciness.Add olive oil and stir together, adding more oil if desired.Serve with salad alone, with bread, or with crackers. 
  2. Leftovers / Make Ahead:This tuna salad will keep in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Notes

  • If you prefer tuna packed in olive oil, simply reduce (or eliminate) the additional olive oil in this recipe.
  • Nutrition information does not include optional crackers, bread etc.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 421mg (18%) Potassium 127mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 201kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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