Tuna Salad from Koh Phangan

1 serving

15 minutes

Tuna salad from Koh Phangan is a vibrant representative of Pan-Asian cuisine, inspired by the fresh and light flavors of the Thai islands. Its history is linked to the tradition of making simple yet flavorful salads from accessible ingredients. The combination of soft canned tuna, crunchy green lettuce, and fresh vegetables makes it incredibly refreshing. Carrots add sweetness, while rings of red onion provide a tangy kick. The mayonnaise dressing with black pepper gives the dish a creamy texture and spicy note. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or lunch, and its balance of freshness and richness makes it a popular choice among Pan-Asian cuisine lovers.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 321.7
• Proteins: 21.3g
• Fats: 13.4g
• Carbohydrates: 29.9g

Ingredients

• Canned tuna in its own juice: 70 g
• Green salad: 5 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 5 pc
• Cucumbers: 0.5 pc
• Carrot: 200 g
• Red onion: 1 pc
• Mayonnaise: 1 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Place the lettuce leaves on a plate and arrange slices of fresh cucumber beautifully on the other edge.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 5 piece
   • Cucumbers: 0.5 piece

2. Cut cherry tomatoes into 4 pieces and arrange them in a semicircle.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 5 piece

3. Grate fresh carrots on a coarse grater, place them in the center as a pillow, and add half a can of chopped canned tuna on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 200 g
   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 70 g

4. Add a few rings of red onion to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 piece

5. We fill it with mayonnaise mixed with a large amount of black/fragrant ground pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste