Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
A fresh and easy chopped salad topped with sliced seared ahi tuna! Tossed with tons of fresh cilantro and a sesame ginger dressing, this salad is loaded with protein and making seared tuna at home is so easy.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 836kcal
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cast iron skillet or dutch oven
Ingredients
Ahi Tuna Steaks
- 1.5-2 lbs ahi tuna steak sushi grade (2-3 tuna steaks)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sesame seeds black or white
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
Ahi Tuna Salad
- 8 cups romaine chopped
- 1 cup english cucumber sliced
- 5 green onions sliced
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 avocados sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage chopped
- ½ cup Makoto Ginger Dressing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger paste, honey, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- In a shallow dish place the ahi tuna steaks and pour the marinade over. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
- When you are ready to cook the tuna, remove it from the fridge and pour the sesame seeds on a plate and coat the tuna steaks in the sesame seeds on both sides.
- In a dutch oven over high heat, heat the coconut oil for 2-3 minutes until the pot is very hot. It should look like its smoking.
- Sear the ahi tuna for 30-60 seconds on each side and set aside to rest while you prep the salad.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the chopped romaine, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, red cabbage and toss with the ginger salad dressing.
- Slice the tuna against the grain and top the salad with the ahi tuna and sliced avocado.
Notes
- Our ahi tuna will be nearly raw here, so it's best for your tummy to get the freshest fish possible. It should be firm and fresh-smelling. Try the local fish markets in your area to get your hands on it.
- If you're not very crazy for raw tuna, cook it a little longer. But do not overcook! You still want it juicy.
- Browned avocado slices can ruin the presentation. It's a no for me! If you want a fresh-looking, stunning salad, squeeze a little fresh lime juice on the fruit.
- You can add more heat with red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the marinade.
Nutrition
Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 3017mg | Potassium: 1462mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 12754IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 6mg