Doin' Some Cookin'... Asian Tuna Salad

Tuna salad is one of my absolute favorites for lunch or a quick snack so canned tuna is a pantry staple. Little Man loves it with just mayo and gets tuna sandwiches packed in his lunch once or twice a week. I on the other hand love variety and obviously trying new recipes so when I came across this recipe for a low-carb tuna salad I knew I had to make this for my lunch this week.

What takes this tuna salad over the top is the dressing, which is a sesame peanut dressing. Reminds me of the peanut dipping sauce they use for spring rolls. Yum!

In this tuna salad you get the perfect balance of tuna, crunch from the cucumbers, and a punch of flavor. You have to try it.

This salad can be prepared the night before by simply keeping the dressing and greens in separate containers, perfect to pack for work lunches.

Asian Tuna Salad

Adapted From: HelloHealthy from MyFitnessPal

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show for the Dressing:

• 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 3/4 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp soy sauce
• sea salt, to taste

Stars of the Show for the Salad:

• 1/2 can tuna, drained and flaked
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/4 cup cucumbers, quartered
• red onions, chopped, to taste
• sesame seeds, to taste

And Action:

Combine all dressing ingredients in a small container with lid and shake vigorously until mixed. 

In a bowl, toss the salad ingredients until combined. 

Add the dressing and toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy!