MISO TUNA SALAD HANDROLLS
on Sep 09, 2023, Updated Jun 25, 2025
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Canned tuna gets an upgrade with the addition of Asian-inspired ingredients like green onions, miso paste, and sesame seeds. Served on a seaweed wrap for a playful version of a traditional sandwich.
I’m always looking for a lunch that’s quick to make and will keep me full.
One common mid-day meal option that serves the bill is tuna salad. It’s simple, protein-packed, and affordable.
This Miso Tuna Salad Handroll is a jazzed-up version of traditional tuna salad, adding an Asian flare and served in a seaweed wrap.
The beauty of this recipe is that it’s entirely customizable and is made in one bowl.
Simply add the canned tuna and add in the dressing full of different textures and flavors.
I love to serve this in a seaweed wrap because it feels like I’m at a fancy sushi spot as opposed to eating over my kitchen counter… But if seaweed isn’t your thing, feel free to swap it out for a lettuce cup.
This salad is also delicious on a piece of gluten-free toast for an open-faced sandwich or over a bed of greens.
Give it a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!
Ingredients for Miso Tuna Salad Handrolls
Raid your pantry because your next lunch is calling your name with just a few common staple ingredients.
- Canned Tuna: I used @wildplanetfoods wild-caught tuna.
- Veggies: A mix of chopped celery and sliced green onions add a nice crunch.
- Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is all you need.
- Mayo: You can use either regular or avocado oil-based mayonnaise.
- Unseasoned Rice Vinegar: This is my go-to ingredient for Asian-inspired dishes. The unseasoned variety doesn’t contain any added sugars or preservatives.
- Tahini: Ground sesame seed paste is used to add extra creaminess to the salad. I used the 365 Organic Tahini from @wholefoods.
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Pin It- Miso Paste: Talk about an umami bomb! This paste packs a punch of flavor and is full of probiotics too. Again, I bought 365 Organic Miso Paste from @wholefoods.
- Maple Syrup: Just a tad of sweetness helps round out the flavors.
- Spices: Ground ginger, garlic powder, and freshly cracked pepper will do the trick.
- For Serving: A sprinkle of sesame seeds takes the salad over the top while avocado slices add a desired creaminess. As for the “wrap,” I used @gimmeseaweed avocado oil roasted large seaweed sheets.
How to Make Miso Tuna Salad Handrolls
This lunch comes together very easily!
First, add the canned tuna to a bowl and mash it into small pieces.
Stir together the remainder of your ingredients (celery, green onions, olive oil, mayo, unseasoned rice vinegar, tahini, miso paste, maple syrup, ground ginger, garlic powder, and pepper) and pour over the mashed tuna.
Depending on how saucy you want your tuna mixture, you may not end up using all of the sauce.
Add a large scoop of your tuna mixture to a seaweed wrap, and top with sesame seeds and a slice of avocado. Roll and enjoy!
FAQ for Miso Tuna Handrolls
Yes! Canned salmon would be delicious or you could use the same dressing for a chicken salad. I’m a huge fan of chicken salad, so you must try my Peanut Satay Chicken Salad Cups or my Easy Buffalo Pulled Chicken Salad.
This stays good for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. Go ahead and make a batch on Monday for a few, easy lunches throughout the week.
While I love this in a seaweed wrap, you could also use lettuce wraps or regular gluten-free bread. A dollop of the tuna mixture is also a great addition for most salads too!
Other Easy Lunch Ideas:
- Rotisserie Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps
- Harvest Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans
- Crispy Ginger Rice Paper Wraps
- Mayo-less Avocado Egg Salad
- La Scala’s Inspired Chopped Salad
MISO TUNA SALAD HANDROLLS
Ingredients
- 4 cans tuna, drained (I used Wild Planet Foods wild caught tuna)
- 1 rib celery, small diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 heaping tablespoon miso paste
- 1 heaping tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For Serving:
- Sesame seeds
- avocado slices
- Large seaweed or nori sheets cut into quarters
Instructions
- Add your tuna to a bowl and mash into small pieces.
- Stir together the celery, green onions, olive oil, mayo, unseasoned rice vinegar, tahini, miso paste, maple syrup, ground ginger, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Pour over your mashed tuna. Note, you may not end up using all of the dressing depending on how saucy you want your tuna mixture to be.
- Add a large scoop of your tuna mixture to a seaweed wrap, and top with sesame seeds and a slice of avocado. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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