Ahi Tuna Salad Recipe
This easy and healthy Ahi tuna salad combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a spicy wasabi vinaigrette for a satisfying salad that's ready in 15 minutes!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 483kcal
Ingredients
- (8-10 ounces) Ahi tuna (sushi-grade)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces mixed pre-washed salad greens
- 4 scallions, sliced
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ ripe avocado, sliced
- 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, separated
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Coat your tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Place 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a saute pan, and heat pan over high heat. Add tuna steaks to the hot pan and sear tuna 2 minutes on each side. Remove tuna from heat.
- Combine greens, scallions, cucumber, avocado, and tomatoes in a bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk wasabi, vinegar and soy sauce. Whisk in 2 tbsp. olive oil and 2 tbsp. sesame oil to combine dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over your salad and toss to coat evenly. Slice tuna into ¼" slices, on an angle, and arrange on the salad. Sprinkle salad with toasted sesame seeds. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use Sushi-Grade Ahi Tuna
Look for tuna labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade to ensure the freshest quality. - Pat the Tuna Dry Before Searing
Moisture is the enemy of a good sear! Patting the tuna steaks dry with paper towels before adding them to the hot pan helps create that golden, crusty exterior in seconds. - Don’t Overcook the Tuna
Ahi tuna is best enjoyed rare to medium-rare. Just 1-2 minutes per side in a smoking-hot pan is all you need. - Customize the Heat in the Wasabi Vinaigrette
Wasabi can vary in strength depending on the brand. Start with a small amount, taste, and adjust to your spice tolerance.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Sodium: 1049mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1797IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg
