Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna in oil, drained and flaked
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained and flaked tuna, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately on lettuce leaves, or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped cucumber or bell peppers.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This salad is also great served in pita bread or as a topping for crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg