Smashed Cucumber & Tuna Salad
Crisp cucumbers smashed with garlicky soy-sesame dressing, topped with canned tuna for a bright, umami-packed lunch. Ready in 10 minutes with zero cooking.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 165
- Protein
- 20g
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Ingredients
- 1 large (about 14 oz) cucumber
- 1 can (5 oz), drained canned tuna
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
Instructions
- 1
Cut cucumber lengthwise into quarters, then slice crosswise into 2-inch chunks.
- 2
Place cucumber in a bowl and smash with the back of a spoon or fork until bruised.
- 3
Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl until combined.
- 4
Pour dressing over cucumber and toss until evenly coated.
- 5
Flake tuna into the salad and gently fold to combine.
- 6
Serve immediately over ice or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- spoon or fork for smashing
- small bowl
- whisk
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