The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council Ltd

New Zealand Seafood Recipes

REFRESHING TUNA SALAD

Ingredients
Preferred measurement of units  

1 x 310g11 oz can tuna, drained & flaked

2 cucumbers, peeled & thinly sliced

1 onion, finely chopped

1½ cups cooked long grain rice

Dressing

1 cup sour cream

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Salt & pepper to taste

Method

Place tuna, cucumber, onion & rice in a bowl.

To make dressing: mix together sour cream, lemon juice & parsley.  Season to taste.

Pour dressing over salad ingredients & toss lightly to coat.

Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve in a salad bowl lined with lettuce leaves.

Tuna
Omega 3: High Omega-3
Color when cooked:
  • Brown
Flesh:
  • Oily
  • High in beneficial Omega-3s
Cooking Methods:
  • Bake
  • BBQ
  • Casserole
  • Marinate
  • Microwave
  • Smoke
  • Sushi / raw
  • Fry