This recipe is translated from Cookpad Japan. See original: 
レンジで簡単！ キャベツのツナマヨサラダ
レンジで簡単！ キャベツのツナマヨサラダ 
Easy Microwave Tuna Mayo Cabbage Salad
masuyo @masuyokk
I mixed cabbage with tuna mayo, which kids love. It's lower in calories than potato salad but still satisfying!
The origin of this recipe: I wanted my younger daughter, who dislikes vegetables, to eat cabbage.
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Wash the cabbage and cut it into slightly thick strips.
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Place in a microwave-safe container and microwave at 600W for about 2 minutes. (The image shows it in a 946ml Ziploc container.)
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Remove from the microwave and let it cool until you can squeeze it by hand. (If the cabbage is still hard, microwave a bit longer as needed.)
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Combine the squeezed cabbage, drained tuna, granulated dashi, and mayonnaise in a container and mix.
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It's ready! You can enjoy it immediately or let it sit for a while to let the flavors meld.
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The napa cabbage version turned out delicious too! Substitute cabbage with napa cabbage, tuna with bonito flakes, and add dried hijiki. Feel free to mix and match as you like.
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Recipe ID:19971184. If you prefer a lighter taste, try 'Cabbage with Yukari and Bonito Flakes'!
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It became number 1 in popular searches. Thank you to everyone who made it!
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On June 21, 2018, it became a trending recipe! Thanks to everyone who made it!
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It was featured in '108 Easy and Delicious Microwave Dishes' and ranked number 2! Thank you all so much!
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Featured in Cookpad News on November 12, 2019!
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Featured in Cookpad News on July 14, 2023! Thank you!
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame on November 10, 2023! Thank you so much to everyone who made it!
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