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Thai Tuna Salad (Easy Yum Tuna)
A spicy Thai tuna salad recipe (yum tuna) with chili-lime dressing, fresh herbs, and no mayo. Healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 oz canned tuna
- 1 stalk lemongrass (chopped)
- 1/4 cup shallots (chopped)
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 3 chilies (chopped, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- 1
Drain the tuna: Place the canned tuna in a fine mesh sieve and press gently to remove excess liquid.
- 2
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and white sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- 3
Add herbs and aromatics: Stir in chopped coriander, scallions, shallots, and chilies.
- 4
Toss the salad: Add the drained tuna and gently mix until everything is well coated.
- 5
Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for later. Great on its own, with sticky rice, or as a sandwich filling.