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This Spicy Asian Tuna Bowl (Easy 10-Minute Tuna Poke-Style Bowl) is a quick, fresh, high protein, flavor-packed meal, that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Savory tuna is tossed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha, then layered with crisp cucumber salad, creamy avocado, edamame, and shredded carrot over rice or greens.
It’s a healthy, protein-rich bowl with fresh vegetables and bright Asian-inspired flavors that’s perfect for a fast lunch or light dinner. You might even think of this as Easy Asian Tuna Poke Bowl.
I’ve been sent product from Island Trollers to facilitate this post, however, all opinions are my own.
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How to make
Because it uses protein-rich canned tuna, this fast healthy lunch or dinner recipe is incredibly convenient. There’s no cooking required except for the rice if you choose to include it, making this bowl perfect for busy weeknights, quick lunches, or meal prep.
cucumber salad
First, you’ll make the quick cucumber salad by tossing thinly sliced cucumbers in a bright quick dressing. And this cucumber salad is so good, you’ll want to make it on its own as a side dish for sushi night.
tuna salad
Next, you’ll mix up the tuna salad. Just another light Asian flavored sauce and no mayo! If you’re using Island Trollers tuna, don’t drain it. Those are the juices from the fish in the can, and the tuna will reabsorb them. If you’re using another brand of tuna packed in water or oil, you’ll want to drain off the liquid.
build your bowl
Then assemble the healthy tuna bowls. I prefer mine on spring mix lettuce for a low-carb option, but it’s great on cooked white rice as well for a spicy tuna rice bowl. Or, go half & half. Then layer on the rest of the bowl ingredients. The cucumber salad adds brightness and crunch, while avocado brings creamy richness that balances the savory tuna. For a quick meal that feels both light and satisfying.
Pro tip: Adjust the chili crisp and sriracha to control the spice level. If you aren’t familiar with them, use the chili crisp and sriracha sparingly at first, as some brands can be very spicy.
Customize Your Bowl
One of the best things about a tuna bowl is how easy it is to customize this 10-minute tuna bowl recipe.
Use sushi rice, jasmine rice, or brown rice for a heartier bowl.
Want more dressing, try topping it with ginger dressing.
Try adding:
- Pickled ginger
- Radishes
- Shredded cabbage
- Mango or pineapple
- Furikake seasoning
- A drizzle of spicy mayo
- crispy wonton strips
Make this Asian Tuna Bowl with Cucumber Salad into a wrap as well.
Storage and Meal Prep Tip
The tuna mixture and cucumber salad can be made up to a day in advance and stored separately in the refrigerator. Assemble the bowls just before serving for the freshest texture. Add avocado just before serving to keep it from browning.
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How to make Asian Tuna Bowl Recipe
Healthy Asian Tuna Bowl with Edamame and Avocado
Ingredients
Cucumber salad:
- 1 large seedless cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp oil or less if you don’t like spicy
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Tuna salad:
- 7.5 ounces Island Trollers tuna undrained (please see note below about tuna)
- 2 scallions chopped
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sriracha
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
For bowl:
- ½ cup shelled cooked edamame
- ½ cup shredded carrot about 1 small carrot
- ½ avocado sliced
- Seaweed snacks optional
- Spring mix lettuce or 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
Make cucumber salad:
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, chili crisp oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Toss until the cucumbers are evenly coated. Set aside.1 large seedless cucumber, 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon chili crisp oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Make tuna salad:
- Place Island trollers tuna in a medium bowl and break into smaller pieces. Stir in chopped scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.7.5 ounces Island Trollers tuna, 2 scallions, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon sriracha, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Assemble bowls:
- Divide the spring mix or cooked rice among four bowls. Top with cucumber salad, tuna salad, edamame, shredded carrot, and avocado slices. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and serve with seaweed snacks if desired. Drizzle dressing from the cucumber salad over the top.½ cup shelled cooked edamame, ½ cup shredded carrot, ½ avocado, Seaweed snacks, Spring mix lettuce or 2 cups cooked white rice
Notes
• Adjust the chili crisp and sriracha to control the spice level
• These bowls are delicious served over greens for a low-carb option
• For extra crunch, add radishes, shredded cabbage, or crispy wonton strips
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Debi
Filled with good for you ingredients, so fresh and delicious, this one is on regular rotation around my house. I just know you’ll love it as much as we do. Debi, author, Life Currents