What To Serve With Tuna Tartare – 12 Delicious Side Dishes

If youre wondering what to serve with your tuna tartare, youve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 12 of the most popular side dishes for tuna tartare.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with tuna tartare are fried wonton strips, turmeric rice, creamy horseradish sauce, or pineapple salsa. I also really like sugar snap peas, cold soba noodles, or avocado and cucumber salad. Lettuce cups offer an innovative way to serve the tuna tartare.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Pineapple salsa

Fresh fish instantly transports me to a beach on a tropical island.

Is there anything else that has the same effect? Salsa de pineapple.

Enjoy a glob of this fruity and refreshing topping on your tuna tartare. The vibrant colors will be irresistible, and you get the yin and yang of sweet and sour.

Are you not a fan of pineapple? Choose another kind of salsa.

Replace pineapple with watermelon, peach, mango, or any sweet fruit in your fridge. They’ll all taste and look delicious.

Fried wonton strips

These crispy little snacks are perfect for scooping up your tuna tartare.

Theyre wonderfully crunchy and look fun with the bubbly skin.

You can find them in most grocery stores, but theyre so easy to make I never buy them. And if you have an air fryer, you can skip all the oil to keep them healthy.

Don’t be concerned. Youll still get all that delicious crunch with this air fryer wonton strips recipe.

Sugar snaps peas

In a time crunch?

Nothing is as easy as a bowl of sugar snap peas.

It is my go-to dish when I want a fresh and healthy side, and luckily it pairs wonderfully with tuna tartare.

The crunchy peas add a pop of sweetness to the buttery, delicate tuna.

This sugar snap peas recipe uses some lemon zest to give them a tangy twist. Its a winner!

Cold soba noodles

As a self-confessed carboholic, I am all for anything containing carbs.

However, most carbohydrates are too heavy for tuna tartare. So I was delighted when I came across these cold soba noodles.

Theyre refreshing, easy to make and bursting with umami flavor.

The noodles are dunked in the most delicious sauce known as tsuyu, which only has 4 ingredients!

Serve these cold soba noodles alongside tuna tartare on a summers day. YUM.

Quinoa salad 

Are you looking for a simple salad thats filling and not too mainstream?

Quinoa salad is always a good choice.

The mango and avocado in this salad give it a tropical theme, so it wont feel out of place next to your tuna tartare.

And the red pepper and onion give it some bite.

Drizzle some lime dressing over your healthy quinoa salad to add an extra pop of tartness.

Creamy horseradish sauce

Everything tastes better with some sauce. Right?

And horseradish is an excellent addition to tuna tartare.

It has a nice spicy kick, similar to wasabi, but it wont overpower the flavors of the tuna tartare.

You can mix it in with your tuna tartare, or serve it on the side.

Either way, this creamy horseradish sauce is sure to amp up your next tuna dinner.

Cucumber rounds with cream cheese

These fancy cucumber rounds topped with cream cheese are perfect hors-doeuvres to serve before a tuna tartare.

Or you can serve them together by placing a portion of the tartare on top of the cucumber. It will be held in place by the cream cheese.

Theyre really light so wont fill anyone up and are super refreshing.

Keep this cucumber rounds with herbed cream cheese recipe handy for the next time youre planning a party.

Its really easy to mix up the cream cheese flavors too I like to add some chili for a little surprise.

Pita chips

If wonton strips or crackers arent for you, what about pita chips?

Theyre lightly seasoned, crunchy, and kind of addictive!

Try this quick and easy homemade pita chips recipe theyre baked (but you can also make them in the microwave if youre really short on time!)

Avocado cucumber salad

Avocado and cucumber are two classic accompaniments to tuna tartare.

So combining them in a salad makes a lot of sense.

A snap to whip up, this avocado cucumber salad boasts an irresistible creaminess and refreshing crisp, perfect for the clean and soft tuna tartare.

It only takes 5 minutes.

Stir-fried bok choy

Bok choy is possibly the most fresh veggie available.

Its subtle taste, satisfying crisp, and emerald green leaves are hard to resist. Just dont overcook it or it can become a bit sad-looking.

The nutty, spicy flavors from the seasoning on this stir-fried baby bok choy will brighten up your tuna tartare.

Psst enjoy it with a bowl of turmeric rice (mentioned earlier) for a tasty and hearty meal.

Turmeric rice

Jazz up your plain white rice into a vivid side dish packed full of goodness.

Turmerics warm, earthy aromas will balance the tuna tartares cold, delicate flavor and make for a satisfying dish.

Ready to cook?

Brighten up your weekend dinner with this vibrant turmeric rice recipe

Lettuce cups 

Serve your tuna tartare in lettuce cups for a unique presentation.

They have crunch but without any of the carbs of pita chips or crackers.

Theyre fancy enough for a date night, but also easy enough to serve for a quick weekend dinner.

You dont really need a recipe for this just get some baby romaine and spoon in the tartare.

(the picture has beetroot, but its just for illustration)

The best side dishes for tuna tartare

• Fried wonton strips
• Sugar snaps peas
• Cold soba noodles
• Quinoa salad
• Creamy horseradish sauce
• Cucumber rounds with cream cheese
• Pita chips
• Avocado cucumber salad
• Stir-fried bok choy
• Turmeric rice
• Lettuce cups