Tuna Salad with Harissa-Tahini Sauce
Simple tuna salad with harissa tahini sauce as the dressing – very easy to prepare and such a filling meal
My colleague and I had a short talk:
Colleague: Juju, what did you have for breakfast?
Me: I had canned tuna and boiled egg.
Colleague: What? Canned tuna? Isn’t very heavy on your tummy?
Me: It was just one can of tuna. It’s not heavy on my tummy *while holding my tummy feeling very full*
Colleague: I admire you – you can eat one can of tuna early.
Me: I can eat anything anytime of the day.
After that talk, I thought that maybe it was heavy… or was it just a filling meal? Or is the feeling the same?
Ramadan has already started and with the low energy I am having during this month, I need to prepare meals that are quick and easy, but very filling like this tuna salad.
This tuna salad has few ingredients that you may already have on hand. I was feeling a little creative, so I thought of having harissa tahini sauce as the ‘dressing’. I am very much happy that it turned out really nice. This salad has the mixture of tuna in water, onion, tomato, jalapeño, salt, pepper then harissa tahini sauce. They can be enjoyed like that or your can add lettuce or any other veggies you’d love. You can also add pickled jalapeños or other pickled veggies. Pickle relish works well, too.
I am bringing this delicious salad at the amazing Fiesta Friday party, hosted by Angie. Our co-hosts for this week are Lindy and Paula.
Tuna Salad with Harissa-Tahini Sauce
- Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 2 canned tuna in water, drained
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- chopped pickled veggies (optional)
- Harissa-tahini sauce (recipe below, optional)
- Lettuce, to serve (or you can pick any salad veggies you like
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix drained tuna, chopped onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. Add salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Serve with harissa-tahini sauce and leaves/veggies of your choice.
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3-4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Warm water
- 1 tsp harrisa paste
- Salt, to taste
- In a bowl, place tahini sauce. Start off by adding 3 tbsp lemon juice. Add water until desired consistency. Add in harissa paste (you can reduce the quantity or add more). Add salt. Do a taste test and adjust according to your preference. I love mine lemony, a little salty and not too thick and runny… and with a bit of kick from the harissa.
Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy!
Happy Fiesta Friday and Ramadan Mubarak to all observing the holy month.
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32 Comments
Kriska Marie
A canned tuna and a hard boiled egg for breakfast isn’t heavy. Would you believe my husband and I share 2 canned tunas with 6 eggs for breakfast yesterday?! Haha! Thank you for the recipe! Will try having tuna salad for breakfast next time. :p
Jhuls
Ohh, I could also eat a can of tuna and 3 eggs.😅 Thanks, Kriska and I wish you a lovely week ahead!
Angie | Fiesta Friday
Not big on canned tuna over here, but I’ll definitely eat this. Sounds yummy with that tahini sauce! 😋Ramadan Mubarak, Jhuls!
Jhuls
Thank you, Angie. See you at Fiesta Friday. 😉
Paula from Her Life Is Love
Hey Jhuls, I love easy recipes and always have canned tuna on hand so this is an interesting recipe. I’m not familiar with the dressing, but am looking forward to trying it! Thanks for joining Fiesta Friday, as always 🙂
Jhuls
Same here – I alwyas have canned tuna. Really helps when you are in a hurry. I am glad you like this salad. Thanks for co-hosting!💜
Cliona Keane
I love cooking with canned tuna, it’s so convenient! This recipe looks fantastic !
Jhuls
Thank you, Cliona. I also love canned tuna.
Monika
I am sure the harissa tahini dressing lifts this ‘simple’ tuna salad to a completely new level! #CookBlogShare
Jhuls
Yes, that’s correct, Monika.😊 Thanks for stopping by!
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
I love tuna, using canned tuna is so quick and easy too. This salad looks delicious. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Jhuls
I am happy to share at #CookBlogShare. I appreciate you stopping by, Kirsty! 😘
Glutarama
Hmmmm, I wonder? My son loves to chomp on.a bowl of tuna and mayonnaise, he also loves to sit with a jar of pickles and a cocktail stick! I’m going to give this a go and see if I can increase his food repertoire!
Jhuls
I hope he likes it and doesn’t tastes weird for him. 😀 Thanks for stopping by!
Neha
Just the thought of it makes me hungry
Jhuls
Yay! Thank you!😊
skd
Happy Ramadan Jhuls! As this Ramadan falls in summer we need healthier and lighter recipes. Thanks for sharing this delicious salad.
Regards
Ana
Jhuls
I agree, I am avoiding deep fried foods now and eating healthier than before. Since I started doing Whole30, it is not difficult for me to adjust. Thanks and Ramadan Kareem to you as well, Ana. x
nancyc
The dressing for this salad sounds great!
Jhuls
Thank you, Nancy. I thought it was weird – but I am glad you don’t think it is. 😀 Have a fab week!
helenfern
Tuna is protein and protein helps keep us full longer! And I love this recipe as another way to prepare it! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Jhuls
That’s what I thought so. I noticed that I don’t get hungry hours after the meal. Thanks for stopping by, Helen. I hope you have a fantastic week!
chef mimi
I would definitely eat this for breakfast!
Jhuls
Cheers for that! At first, I thought maybe she has a point! 😀 Thanks, Chef Mimi. Have a lovely week!
love in the kitchen
Love the harissa tahini sauce – sounds so delicious. Thanks for bringing this to Fiesta Friday!
Jhuls
Seriously, I could just drink the sauce! 😀 Thanks for stopping by and for co-hosting!
aiming4simple
What a wonderful way to spice up a familiar salad! I finally have some harissa in my cupboard, so I look forward to trying it soon! -Julia
Jhuls
Thank you, Julia. I make sure to always get harissa whenever I do my grocery. I hope you’ll like it. Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely week!
Elaine @ foodbod
I can eat anything at any time of day too! I don’t see why foods have to be labelled as breakfast, lunch or dinner foods!
Ramadan Kareem, Jhuls, good luck xx
Jhuls
I totally agree with you, Elaine. Thank you and have a lovely week! x
Elaine @ foodbod
And you xx Ramadan Kareem xx
Jhuls
Thank you, Elaine. x