Tuna Roll Salad

Transform your favorite sushi flavors into a vibrant and refreshing Tuna Roll Salad! This deconstructed take on a classic sushi roll combines sushi-grade fresh tuna, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and julienned carrot, all beautifully arranged over a bed of seasoned sushi rice. Topped with crumbled nori sheets, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of umami-packed soy-sesame dressing, this dish delivers quintessential sushi flavors without the rolling. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this gluten-free salad is served with pickled ginger, scallions, and a touch of wasabi for that signature sushi experience. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's ideal for anyone craving a quick, healthy meal with a Japanese-inspired twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams Fresh tuna (sushi-grade)
• 1 cup Cooked white sushi rice
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 pieces Nori sheets
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 2 stalks Scallions
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Slice the fresh tuna into thin strips or small cubes. Keep it chilled until ready to assemble the salad.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, then cut it into thin matchsticks or small cubes for easy bites.

Step 3

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater or julienne into thin strips.

Step 5

Toast the nori sheets over an open flame for a few seconds, then crumble them into small pieces or cut into thin strips with scissors.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large serving bowl, arrange the cooked sushi rice as the base.

Step 8

Layer the cucumber, avocado, carrot, and tuna on top of the rice in separate sections or mixed together, depending on preference.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crumbled nori sheets and sesame seeds evenly over the salad.

Step 10

Garnish with finely chopped scallions, pickled ginger, and a small dollop of wasabi paste on the side for additional flavor.

Step 11

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual preference.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	987.1 grams (987.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1036

Total Fat 47.40g	61%
Saturated Fat 8.00g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 2384mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 96.90g	35%
Dietary Fiber 20.50g	73%
Total Sugars 8.30g
Protein 61.80g	124%

Vitamin D 454IU	2270%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 2857mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 36.5%