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.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the wasabi paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil to make a marinade for the tuna.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, and green onion.

Step 6

Drizzle the salad with the prepared vinaigrette and gently toss to coat evenly.

Step 7

Arrange the sliced seared tuna on top of the dressed salad. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(861.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	844.9

Total Fat 65.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.5g
Cholesterol 16.7mg	0%
Sodium 2249.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 23.6g	0%

Vitamin D 66.7IU	0%
Calcium 306.0mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2447.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 23.8%