Wasabi Seared Tuna Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Wasabi Seared Tuna Salad, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and fresh textures. Featuring tender Ahi tuna steaks coated in a wasabi-soy marinade and encrusted with toasted sesame seeds, the tuna is expertly seared to achieve a perfectly rare, melt-in-your-mouth center. Nestled atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber ribbons, this dish is brought to life with a zesty sesame soy vinaigrette infused with honey and fresh ginger. Ideal for seafood lovers and those seeking a healthy yet indulgent meal, this salad is packed with Omega-3s, bursting with umami, and ready to impress any dinner guest. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is a go-to choice for quick yet sophisticated meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) Fresh Ahi tuna steak
- 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 small (sliced into ribbons or rounds) Cucumber
- 1 large (sliced) Avocado
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (shredded or julienned) Carrot
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onion
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon (fresh, grated) Ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (for searing) Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the wasabi paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil to make a marinade for the tuna.
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels, then coat them evenly with the marinade. Press toasted sesame seeds onto both sides of each steak.
Heat a skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the pan is very hot, sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side, aiming for a rare to medium-rare center. Remove from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Prepare the sesame soy vinaigrette by whisking together rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, and green onion.
Drizzle the salad with the prepared vinaigrette and gently toss to coat evenly.
Arrange the sliced seared tuna on top of the dressed salad. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 2249 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2447 mg | 52% | |
*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.
