5-Minute Tuna Miso Salad with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A refreshing, protein-rich salad with canned tuna, miso dressing, and crunchy vegetables, ready in under 10 minutes for a healthy lunch or light dinner. This Japanese-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, pairs canned tuna, miso paste, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 (5 oz) can, drained canned tuna
• 1 tbsp miso paste
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced red cabbage
• 2, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp miso paste, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined.
2. Step 2: Flake 1 (5 oz) can drained tuna into a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red cabbage, and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
3. Step 3: Pour the miso dressing over the tuna mixture and toss gently until evenly coated, ensuring no clumps remain.
4. Step 4: Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with extra green onions for garnish.