Sesame Tuna Salad
This Sesame Tuna Salad packs 18g protein and 171 calories per serving — an ultra-low-calorie protein source for aggressive cutting phases. Quick prep yields 2 servings, ideal for fresh meals midweek without batch-cooking commitment. The calorie-to-protein ratio lets you stack protein across multiple meals while staying lean.
Ingredients
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(10g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
- •Brown sugar(10g)
- •Sesame seeds(5g)
- •Canned Tuna(142g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, and sesame seeds.
- 2Drain the tuna well, then add it to a bowl. Dice the red bell pepper (I served the other half on the side with the tuna salad) and slice the green onions. Add the bell pepper and green onion to the bowl with the tuna.
- 3Pour the prepared sesame dressing over the tuna and vegetables in the bowl. Carefully fold the ingredients together until everything is coated in dressing. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition — Per Serving
171
calories
18g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 1.4g
- Sodium
- 449 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
2 servings per batch · ~89g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sesame Tuna Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 18g of protein and 171 calories with 8g fat and 6g carbs. This is the lowest-calorie recipe in the sesame lineup and a highly efficient protein-per-calorie option.
How long does Sesame Tuna Salad take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep but yields only 2 servings per batch, making it better suited as a single meal component or for two people rather than weekly batch prep. You'd need to triple or quadruple the recipe for a full meal prep week.
Is Sesame Tuna Salad good for fat loss?
At 171 calories and 18g protein per serving, this recipe is exceptionally efficient for fat loss phases where calorie density must stay minimal. The extremely low carb count makes it useful for low-carb diet approaches or as a light lunch option.
