Spicy Asian Tuna Salad

⏱ 2 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Spreads

This is a vibrant twist on classic tuna salad, infused with Asian flavours like chilli paste, sesame oil and ginger. It makes a fantastic spread for crackers as a party appetiser, or can be used to top a salad or fill a sandwich. The recipe yields enough for 8 servings and comes together in only 2 minutes. Feel free to adjust the spice level to suit your taste.

Spicy Asian Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (sriracha is the same thing)
  • 2 teaspoons chili oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder (if using fresh ginger use 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Method

  1. Drain the tuna thoroughly and combine it with all the other listed ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Taste the mixture and adjust the amount of chilli paste if you prefer a spicier flavour, then chill it before serving.
  3. Present it with crackers for an appetiser, use it in a sandwich, or enjoy it as part of a salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium230900 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpreads
AuthorOwlMonkey