READY IN 35 mins

Thai Tuna Salad

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"Fresh tuna salad with tomatoes, onion, garlic and coriander (cilantro)." — WMTBDCK

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, lime juice, and honey. Place tuna in a large, plastic, resealable bag, and pour fish sauce mixture over the tuna. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wok over high heat. When the oil is very hot, almost smoking, place 1/2 tuna in pan; cook and stir for 1 minute, or until desired doneness. Transfer cooked fish to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining oil and tuna.
Toss warm fish with tomatoes, green onion, red chile pepper, cilantro, and basil. Serve.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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Jun 12, 2005

Outstanding, an excellent fresh, tasty salad. Use a combination of red, orange, and yellow tomatoes for a visually stunning presentation. The combination of fresh cilantro, basil, green onion, chilis, and tomato makes for a fresh, vibrant look and taste. Sear the tuna in a very hot skillet or wok, and turn with tongs to sear both sides for maximum flaor.

—MrChef

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Apr 17, 2008

Be sure to chop the tuna into fairly small pieces, less than 1".

—DAYOFSUN

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Nov 27, 2007

Really really good -way better than it looks like it's gonna be!! And I even used cheap canned tuna! I also added a touch more honey to the dressing, a bit of chile paste, some frozen peas, cashews and served over mixed greens. Yummy, inexpensive and healthy!!

—Yummum

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Sep 11, 2005

THIS is a recipe that you will cook over and over again- basic but with flair and loads of flavor. What a crisp, zingy change from bland American canned tuna salad. The seasonings are just right, and guests loved this dish and have asked me for the recipe. Try it!

—bigbandbaby

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Dec 16, 2009

My tip: drain the sauce before searing and pat dry tuna with paper towel to aid searing. Add 2 TSP of corn starch to sauce and reapply sauce to tuna after searing.

—mIKE

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Sep 26, 2008

I added additional lime juice and zest to counter the fishiness.I also added chopped lemon grass and dried pepper flakes for some additional heat. Outcome was excellent.

—Busybee

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Jan 26, 2007

very simple to make and good (and colourful) to eat even if the sauce smells kinda funny while cooking

—britishbelle

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Dec 16, 2011

This was delicious! It was mild enough to please my parents, and tasted great when I added chili paste to the rice I served it with.

—ecolechio

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Nutrition

Calories
246 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
10.7 g
3%

Cholesterol
58 mg
19%

Fat
8.4 g
13%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
31.6 g
63%

Sodium
604 mg
24%

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

Nutritional Information

Thai Tuna Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 246
Calories from Fat: 76

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g 13 %
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7 %
Cholesterol 58mg 19 %
Sodium 604mg 24 %
** Potassium 863mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.7g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 31.6g 63 %
Sugars 7.3g
** Vitamin A 25 %
** Vitamin C 39 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 56 %
** Niacin 142 %
** Vitamin B6 72 %
** Magnesium 33 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.