Vegan Seared Tuna Salad
Elevate your salad game with this uniquely creative Vegan Seared Tuna Salad, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that’s as breathtaking as it is delicious. This recipe transforms juicy watermelon into surprisingly realistic “seared tuna” steaks, thanks to a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, sesame oil, citrusy lemon juice, and aromatic ginger and garlic. Perfectly charred in a hot skillet, the watermelon takes on a remarkable tuna-like appearance and texture. Paired with crisp mixed greens, creamy avocado slices, cool cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds, this stunning dish is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Ready in just 35 minutes and completely vegan, it’s an ideal centerpiece for any lunch or dinner menu while offering a fresh, innovative way to serve plant-based eating at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small Watermelon
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Black sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into 1-inch thick slices and remove the rind. Slice them into 'tuna steak' shaped pieces.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar to create the marinade.
Place the watermelon pieces into the marinade, ensuring all sides are coated, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once heated, sear each side of the marinated watermelon slices for about 2-3 minutes until they are slightly charred and have a tuna-like appearance.
While the watermelon is searing, prepare the salad base by arranging mixed salad greens, cucumber, avocado, and cherry tomatoes on a serving platter.
Once the watermelon is seared, place it on top of the salad base.
Sprinkle with black sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of fresh salad with the 'seared tuna' watermelon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3573 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2292 mg | 49% | |
*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.
