Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"One grooming tip that really works is to put cucumber slices on your bloodshot eyes the morning after a long night of partying."
-Art Cooper, Editor, GQ Magazine
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love the contrast of the umami tuna with the sweet and sharp dressing in this salad, and the cucumbers give it a great crunch. Serve this in a leaf of iceberg lettuce to dress it up, if you like. A half serving of this salad would make a great wrap sandwich for lunch.
Asian Tuna Cucumber Salad
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 2 1/2 cups salad
Cooking Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
Cooking time includes minimum 30 minutes marinating time. This recipe is best done the night before and allowed to marinate overnight. Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
| 2 | cucumbers (seeded and sliced into thin half moons) |
| 2 tsp | sugar |
| 1 Tbsp | low sodium soy or gluten-free tamari sauce |
| 4 Tbsp | rice wine vinegar |
| 1 tsp | sesame oil |
| 2 tsp | sesame seeds |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 cup | red onion (minced) |
| 2 | 6 1/2 ounce cans low sodium light tuna in water (drained) |
Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Slice into very thin half rounds and place in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together to sugar, soy or tamari sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds and salt, then pour over the cucumbers.
Add the minced onions and the tuna, breaking up the tuna.
Fold the ingredients together gently, then place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight is best). Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 1/2 cups salad
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 304 | Calories from Fat 48 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 398mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrates 18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 45g |
| Vitamin A 8% | Vitamin C 15% |
| Calcium 10% | Iron 23% |
| Vitamin K 48 mcg | Potassium 900 mg |
| Magnesium 100 mg | |