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tuna salad with lettuce and cucumbers

Spicy Sesame Tuna Salad

This 5-minute Spicy Sesame Tuna Salad is creamy, bold, and packed with protein. Perfect for spring rolls, lettuce wraps, or a melty, toasty sub.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz packaged tuna
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Drain the tuna well and add it to a bowl.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and carefully fold all the ingredients together until creamy and well combined.
  • Refrigerate it until you are ready to dig in.
  • Enjoy it as a filling for spring rolls, with lettuce wraps, or in a sandwich.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 889mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 413IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg