Fish Recipe

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A quick Japanese-inspired salad featuring flaked tuna, crisp vegetables, and a savory miso dressing
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This vibrant and healthy dish combines the richness of flaked tuna with the crunch of fresh cucumber, radishes, and baby spinach. The star of the show is a creamy, umami-packed dressing made by blending blanched carrots, miso paste, and sesame oil. It&# 226;€™s a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in under an hour, offering a balance of textures and flavors without being overly heavy. Serve it as a light main course or a substantial side dish.

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Fish Recipe

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Calories: 135.6

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This vibrant and healthy dish combines the richness of flaked tuna with the crunch of fresh cucumber, radishes, and baby spinach. The star of the show is a creamy, umami-packed dressing made by blending blanched carrots, miso paste, and sesame oil. It&# 226;€™s a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in under an hour, offering a balance of textures and flavors without being overly heavy. Serve it as a light main course or a substantial side dish.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the chopped carrot in a saucepan of boiling salted water and cook for 6 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain the carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, then refresh under cold water and drain well.
  3. Place the cooked carrots in the bowl of a food processor.
  4. Add the chopped green onion, reserved cooking liquid, miso paste, sesame oil, and vegetable oil to the processor.
  5. Process the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, halved cucumber, and sliced radishes.
  7. Add the flaked tuna to the vegetable bowl.
  8. Drizzle the miso-carrot dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 135.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.4g6%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 11.2mg4%
Sodium 188.9mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 16.7g6%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 7.3g
Protein 11.3g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The "G" in the ingredient list likely refers to a standard can size (often 5-6 oz) or a specific quantity like "1 bunch" for spinach; adjust to your preference.

If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or reserved carrot cooking liquid to thin it out.

For extra crunch, you can toast some sesame seeds and sprinkle them on top before serving.

This salad is best served immediately to keep the spinach crisp and the radishes fresh.

Keywords: tuna salad, miso dressing, carrot puree, spinach salad, radish, cucumber, japanese, healthy, quick dinner, vegetable oil, sesame oil, flaked fish, blended sauce, no cook salad, protein rich, fresh vegetables, umami, light meal, weeknight, family friendly
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