Tuna Avocado Crispy Rice Salad
This salad combines sushi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and a soy-lime dressing, served over a bed of crispy pan-fried rice. It’s like a poke bowl meets crispy rice sushi — light, refreshing, yet indulgent.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes (for crispy rice)
Total: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Crispy Rice:
2 cups cooked sushi rice or jasmine rice (preferably chilled overnight)
2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable)
1 tsp sesame oil
Pinch of salt
For the Tuna Mix:
8 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced into small cubes
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
½ tsp honey or agave
1 green onion, finely sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
For the Salad:
1 avocado, diced
1 small cucumber, diced
1 cup mixed greens or shredded lettuce
1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
1 sheet roasted seaweed (nori), cut into thin strips
Extra sesame seeds, for topping
Optional Spicy Mayo Drizzle:
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp sriracha
½ tsp lime juice
Instructions
1. Make the Crispy Rice
Heat neutral oil + sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high.
Spread chilled rice evenly into the pan, pressing down slightly.
Cook 4–5 minutes without stirring until golden and crispy on bottom.
Flip in sections, crisp the other side 3–4 minutes.
Remove, let cool slightly, and break into chunks.
2. Prepare the Tuna Mix
In a bowl, combine diced tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, green onion, and sesame seeds. Toss gently.
3. Assemble the Salad
In bowls, layer mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, and avocado.
Add chunks of crispy rice.
Spoon tuna mixture on top.
Garnish with nori strips, sesame seeds, and spicy mayo drizzle.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with pickled ginger and a side of edamame.
Swap tuna with salmon or cooked shrimp if preferred.
Make it vegetarian with diced avocado + edamame as the protein.
Tips & Notes
Chilled rice works best for crisping (freshly cooked rice will be too sticky).
Use: a sharp knife for clean tuna cubes.
For meal prep: keep tuna mixture separate and assemble just before eating.
Nutrition information
Calories: 480
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 6g
Sugars: 5g