Tuna Harusame Salad
Light, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors, Tuna Harusame Salad is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes perfect for any occasion. This Japanese-inspired dish combines silky harusame (glass noodles), tender canned tuna, and crisp, colorful vegetables like cucumber and carrot, all tossed in a tangy soy-sesame dressing. A sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty finish, while the quick 20-minute prep and cook time make it an ideal option for busy weeknights. Serve it chilled as a light lunch, a side dish, or even part of a larger Asian-inspired spread. Healthy, versatile, and easy to make, this salad is sure to become a favorite! Keywords: Tuna Harusame Salad, Japanese salad, glass noodle recipe, quick and healthy salad, soy-sesame dressing, chilled noodle salad.
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Ingredients
- 100 grams harusame (glass noodles)
- 150 grams canned tuna in water
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small carrot
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1
Soak the harusame (glass noodles) in hot water for 5 minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut the noodles into shorter lengths if desired.
Step 2
Open the canned tuna and drain off the water. Set the tuna aside.
Step 3
Thinly slice the cucumber into matchstick-sized pieces. Peel and shred the carrot into similar thin strips. Chop the green onions finely.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened harusame noodles, tuna, cucumber, carrot, and green onions.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top as a garnish.
Step 8
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 620 grams (620.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 780 |
| Total Fat 19.20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 2.90g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g | |
| Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium 2722mg | 118% |
| Total Carbohydrate 107.10g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.80g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 10.10g | |
| Protein 44.70g | 89% |
| Vitamin D 62IU | 309% |
| Calcium 175mg | 13% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 1005mg | 21% |
Source of Calories