Ahi Tuna Salad
Delicious ahi tuna salad made with seared tuna steak and finished with a sesame oil and ginger vinaigrette dressing. Made in just 10 minutes, this easy salad recipe is perfect for busy weekdays while staying light, bright, and crunchy.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 6 oz ahi tuna steak sushi grade
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 3 cups mixed salad greens
- ½ cup shelled edamame
- ½ English cucumber sliced
- 3 radishes thinly sliced
- 2 stalks green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat a pan or skillet over medium to high heat. Season tuna with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together cooking oil, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl
- Add tuna to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until slightly pink in the center. Remove the tuna from heat and slice it into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked tuna, salad greens, edamame, cucumber, radishes, green onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds
- Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately
Notes
- If you don't have a grill pan or skillet, you can cook the tuna on an outdoor grill
- For a lighter meal, serve the salad without dressing or with a light vinaigrette
- If you want a heartier dish, add quinoa or rice to the salad