Japanese Tuna Salad with Wasabi Dressing

This Japanese Tuna Salad features tender, flaky tuna paired with crisp vegetables, and a zesty wasabi dressing for a delightful kick. The combination of fresh ingredients creates a refreshing dish that is both satisfying and nutritious, making it perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It respects traditional Japanese flavors while adding a creative twist with the dressing.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of tuna (in water or olive oil, drained)
• 1 cup mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1/4 avocado, diced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
2. Add the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, and diced avocado to the tuna and gently mix.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, wasabi paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the tuna mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Serve the tuna salad on a bed of mixed salad greens, and sprinkle with sesame seeds, salt, and pepper to taste.