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Tuna & apple wombok salad

Recipe

Craving a refreshing twist? Dive into the crisp harmony of Tuna & Apple Wombok Salad—a symphony of flavors that'll tantalize your taste buds!

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups (160g) finely shredded wombok  (napa cabbage) 
  • ¼ cup finely chopped coriander (cilantro) stems 
  • 4 green onions (scallions), shredded into lengths, placed in iced water to curl (optional) 
  • 1 medium red apple (150g), cored, sliced thinly 
  • 1 medium green apple (150g), cored, sliced thinly 
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil 
  • 2 x 125g (4oz) cans tuna slices in olive oil, drained, flaked 
  • ⅓ cup (25g) bean sprouts 
  • 1 cup loosely packed coriander (cilantro) leaves 
  • ¼ cup (40g) white sesame seeds, toasted 

Method 

  1. Place wombok, coriander stems, green onion and apples in a large bowl; toss to combine. 
  2. Combine vinegar and sesame oil in a small jug; pour over salad, toss gently to cover.
  3. Serve salad topped with flaked tuna, bean sprouts, coriander leaves and sesame seeds. 

Nutritional information

Per serve 1770kJ
Protein 27g  
Total fat 23g   
Saturated fat  3g
Carbohydrates 23g  
Fibre 8g 
Sodium 288mg

Carb exchanges: 1 ½  

Dietitian tip: You can make the salad component in bulk, then change the protein element over the week to mix it up. 

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