Description
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring sesame-crusted seared ahi tuna, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and a homemade ginger sesame dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, healthy dinner, or an elegant meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
12 ounces sushi-grade ahi tuna
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon neutral oil
4 cups mixed greens
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shelled edamame
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon miso paste
Instructions
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and miso paste until smooth.
- Brush the ahi tuna with soy sauce, then coat evenly with the sesame seeds, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the tuna for about 1 minute per side, leaving the center rare.
- Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Toss the mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, edamame, radishes, avocado, and cilantro with the prepared dressing.
- Divide the salad among serving plates, top with the sliced seared tuna, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use sushi-grade ahi tuna for best quality and food safety.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari and certified gluten-free miso paste.
Store the dressing, vegetables, and tuna separately for best freshness.
Seared tuna keeps for up to 2 days refrigerated; vegetables keep for 2 to 3 days.
Try grilled salmon or cooked shrimp instead of ahi tuna, or add mango, roasted peanuts, crispy wonton strips, or sliced jalapeños for variation.
Serve with steamed rice, sushi rice, miso soup, or vegetable spring rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Sear
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
