Tuna Avocado Crispy Rice Salad: A Refreshing, Easy Delight
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix the tuna, avocado, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Once the rice is cool, shape it into small squares or circles.
- Top each piece of rice with the tuna and avocado mixture.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can fry the rice squares lightly.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg