Low Sodium Seared Tuna Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Seared Tuna Salad! Featuring perfectly seared fresh tuna steaks seasoned with garlic powder and black pepper, this salad is a flavorful, low-sodium option that doesn't skimp on taste. A mix of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and sharp red onion ensures every bite bursts with texture and nourishment. The tangy homemade dressing, crafted with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together beautifully. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cook time, this recipe is ideal for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner. Packed with lean protein and fresh produce, this seared tuna salad is a delicious way to eat well without sacrificing flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 ounces each) Fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium, sliced Cucumber
- 0.25 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1 medium, diced Avocado
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon, for dressing Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons, for dressing Olive oil
Instructions
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with black pepper and garlic powder.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the tuna steaks to the skillet.
Sear the tuna steaks for 2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer if you prefer more doneness. Remove from the skillet and let them rest.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons of olive oil until well combined.
Thinly slice the seared tuna steaks across the grain.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Arrange the salad on plates and top with the sliced tuna.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium seared tuna salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.8 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 339 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 88.0 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.3 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3677 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
