Easy Bell Pepper and Tuna Miso Salad

Recipe by Ai Shimizu, Registered Dietitian in Japan

A quick and colorful side dish made with red and yellow bell peppers, canned tuna, miso and sesame oil.

It comes together in just a few minutes and works well as a small side for rice, lunch boxes or everyday meals.

Ingredients / Serves 2

Ingredient	Amount
Red bell pepper	1/2
Yellow bell pepper	1/2
Canned tuna in water	40 g
Miso	2 teaspoons
Sesame oil	1 teaspoon
Parsley	As needed

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Method

1. Slice the bell peppers

Remove the seeds and stems from the bell peppers, then slice them thinly.

2. Microwave with tuna

Place the sliced bell peppers and tuna in a heatproof bowl.Cover lightly with plastic wrap and microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes.

3. Season

While still warm, add the miso and sesame oil.Mix well until the miso is evenly combined.

4. Serve

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley.

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Tips

Drain the tuna lightly before using so the flavor does not become watery.Adding the miso after heating helps keep its aroma and flavor.

If you prefer not to use a microwave, heat the sesame oil in a frying pan and sauté the bell peppers until softened. Add the tuna and miso, mix well, and serve.

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Notes

In Japan, one bell pepper is usually around 150 g.One teaspoon is 5 ml.