GINGER PEPPER TUNA SALAD

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A fresh tasting summer alternative to plain old tuna salad. Quick to make and delicious. The taste and aroma of fresh Ginger, garlic, and green onions is a classic Asian combination that has a cooling and refreshing effect when eaten raw. Great in a wrap with fresh raw spinach!

Provided by jccooks92

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 Sandwich, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna, strained
1 green onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (a slice about 1/2 cm wide off the root)
1 garlic clove, grated (use a zester)
1 teaspoon soy sauce (use one of the real fermented varieties)
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
black pepper, generously

Steps:

  • grate ginger and garlic into medium sized bowl.
  • add sliced green onions.
  • add lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper.
  • stir to distribute spices evenly in mixture.
  • add mayonnaise.
  • add strained tuna and mix well until you have a homogenous mix.
  • salt to taste and serve however you like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 57.9, Sodium 1236.7, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 38

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