Print

Easy Tuna and Cabbage Salad Recipe for Fresh Meals

TUNA AND CABBAGE SALAD centered hero view, clean and uncluttered

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Tuna and Cabbage Salad is a refreshing dish combining tender tuna, crunchy cabbage, and a tangy dressing. This quick recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner that’s full of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 small green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 7oz can chunk light tuna fish packed in water drained
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Japanese Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Spicy Mustard
  • 1 TBSP Olive Oil
  • Japanese Soft Boiled Eggs (Optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, blend the tuna with lemon juice, mayonnaise, and mustard, breaking the tuna into small pieces with a fork.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chopped onions until they turn soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage to the onions, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to warm it, then pour in 1/2 cup water and cover to steam for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in the tuna mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Transfer the salad to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours until cool.
  6. Serve the salad topped with a Japanese soft boiled egg if you like, and season with salt and black or white pepper as desired.

Nutrition