Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

5 from 2 votes

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad is a quick, protein-forward, restaurant-style salad made with sesame-crusted ahi tuna, fresh greens, and a light ginger sesame dressing. This seared tuna salad recipe relies on high heat and a short stovetop sear to create a crisp exterior while keeping the tuna rare in the center, making it an easy option for a fast weekday meal at home.

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Total Time25

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Calories: 321kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Salad bowl
Salad tongs
Colander
Cast iron skillet
Meat thermometer

Ingredients

Salad

14 ounces sushi-grade ahi tuna
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon avocado oil
5 to 6 ounces spring mix lettuce
1 small Persian cucumber sliced
1 to 2 small radish thinly sliced
1 small avocado diced
1 green onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

¼ cup Ginger Sesame dressing

Instructions

Coat the ahi tuna evenly with sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil.
Sear the tuna for about 2 minutes on each side or until the desired doneness is reached. Remove from heat and slice thinly.
In a large bowl, combine spring mix, sliced cucumber, radishes, diced avocado, and chopped green onions. Add the sliced tuna to the salad.
Drizzle with ginger sesame dressing. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.

Notes

Storage Store your Ahi Tuna Salad in airtight containers to maintain freshness. Keep the dressing separate and refrigerate any leftovers promptly; consume within one to two days for the best quality.

Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.

Reheat No reheating required.

Substitutions

Tuna: Try substituting with salmon for a different flavor.
Avocado Oil: Use light vegetable or canola oil.
Ginger Sesame Dressing: Try soy sauce mixed with a bit of honey if unavailable.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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