Tuna Miso Smash Salad
A no-cook, 10-minute salad featuring creamy mashed tuna mixed with miso, lime, and crunchy veggies for a tangy, umami-packed meal that beats boring lunches. This Asian-inspired quick recipe (low carb), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs canned tuna, white miso paste, lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 can (5 oz), drained canned tuna
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1, juiced lime
- 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup, diced cucumber
- 1/2, diced avocado
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mash 1 can (5 oz) drained tuna with 1 tbsp white miso paste until smooth, then stir in 1 lime (juiced), 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil until fully combined.
- Step 2: Fold in 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, and 1/2 diced avocado until evenly distributed. Mix gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Step 3: Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lime juice if needed. The mixture should be creamy with a balanced salty-sour taste and the avocado should provide a smooth, lush texture without becoming mushy.
