Asian Tuna Salad

UPDATE on May 2016:

This recipe has been updated. Please check this

Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna Salad recipe to see the updated version.

Do you find yourself asking “what am I going to cook today?” ?
Like everyday of the week…

I do.

Especially when you have very little time to make something that will make every member of the family happy.

Well, you are in the right place.

This post is about how to make the most delicious, easy to make Asian Tuna Salad in 6 easy steps and in less than half an hour.

1. Toast sesame seeds and set aside to cool.
2. Wash your salad greens and dry them in a salad spinner.
3. Season, sear and slice the tuna.
4. Make the Asian dressing and toss a large-diced ripe avocado (in cubes) in it. Mix.
5. Spread greens on individual plates; arrange the thick bites of seared tuna and red onions on each plate.
6. Drizzle it with the dressing (with chunks of avocado) and sprinkle it with scallions and toasted sesame seeds
   Bonus Step: Watch each ingredient shine with this simple Asian dressing and accept compliments.

On a quick note, for this recipe, I recommend that you buy the freshest tuna you can find. Get it from a fishmonger that you trust.

After all, you are going to eat it (almost) raw.

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Asian Tuna Salad

5 from 1 vote

By: Aysegul Sanford

Yields2 servings

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time6 minutes mins

Total Time26 minutes mins

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 1/2 lb. fresh tuna steak, preferably 2 pieces
• ▢ 2 tablespoons for steaks +1/4 cup for the dressing olive oil
• ▢ Salt and Pepper
• ▢ 3 cups Mixed Salad Greens, washed and spin-dried
• ▢ Zest of 2 limes
• ▢ 5 tablespoons lime juice, approx. 3 limes, freshly squeezed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
• ▢ 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
• ▢ 2 avocados, firm and ripe
• ▢ 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• ▢ 11/2 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 scallions, white and green parts minced
• ▢ 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions 

To make the tuna steaks:

• Place sesame seeds in a sauté pan and toast over low heat, tossing often. Do not leave side of it, as they will become golden brown very quickly, less than 5 minutes.
• Using paper towels pat dry the tuna steaks. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
• Add 1-tablespoon olive oil (1 tablespoon per steak) to a sauté pan and preheat it in medium high heat. Once the oil sizzles, place the tuna steak and sear each side it for 2 minutes. Repeat the same process for the second steak, if needed. The tuna should be seared on the outside and raw inside.
• Set aside and let it cool. Slice each steak into large bite-size cubes.

Make the dressing:

• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, wasabi powder, soy sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper in a small glass bowl. Toss the avocados in the dressing and mix to coat.
• Spread greens on individual plates; arrange the thick bites of seared tuna and red onions on each plate.
• Drizzle it with the dressing and sprinkle it with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 1021kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 87g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 6977mg | Potassium: 2090mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8521IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main, Seafood Salad

Cuisine: Asian

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Adapted from Ina Garten’s, Grilled Tuna Salad recipe.

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