Quick and Nutritious: Tuna Salad Seaweed Bites
This is one of my favorite quick and nutritious recipes I keep in my back pocket. My Tuna Salad Seaweed Bites are perfect for those busy days when you need a filling meal that’s ready in minutes. Packed with high-quality protein from tuna, healthy fats from avocado, and fiber from carrots, these bites check all the boxes for a satisfying lunch or an afternoon snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and Easy: Prepare in just a few minutes and have a nutritious meal ready to go.
- Balanced Nutrition: Provides a perfect blend of protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you full and energized.
- Family-Friendly: Even members of my family who don’t typically enjoy tuna salad love these little bites. The mild-tasting tuna combined with creamy avocado and a kick from the sriracha sauce is a such a delicious combo.
Pair with a sliced apple or a handful of berries for extra fiber and nutrients, and you’re all set for a nutritious and delicious meal.
Cheers to healthy eating,
Christina
Tuna Salad Seaweed Bites
Keeping tuna salad in the refrigerator can be a real time saver when it comes to grabbing a quick lunch. Full of high quality protein from the tuna, healthy fat from the avocado and fiber from the carrots, this checks all the boxes for a filling and satisfying lunch. Add a sliced apple or a handful of berries for extra fiber and nutrients.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 222kcal
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans tuna, drained of most liquid I prefer Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna or Safe Catch Ahi Wild Yellowfin Tuna
- 2-3 tbsp avocado mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp furikake seasoning
- sliced avocado
- sriracha sauce
- sesame seeds, optional topping
- small roasted seaweed squares or sheets
Instructions
- Place the tuna in a medium bowl and use a fork to flake into pieces.
- Add the mayonnaise, carrots, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil and furikake seasoning and mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
- Use small roasted seaweed squares or cut a sheet into 4 squares. Add tuna, sliced avocado, optional toppings and fold like a taco to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2823IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg