Asian Ahi Tuna Salad
 
 
Ingredients
  • ASIAN VINAIGRETTE:
  • ½ c rice vinegar
  • 3 T. honey
  • 1½ T soy sauce
  • 2 T sesame oil
  • ½ T fresh ginger (grated)
  • ½ clove garlic (crushed)
  • ⅛ t black pepper
  • ¾ c neutral oil like avocado or canola
  • SALAD COMPONENTS:
  • 2 Sashimi-grade Ahi tuna steaks
  • 2-3 T. black sesame seeds
  • 1 T blackening seasoning
  • 4 c spring mix
  • 1 c shredded Napa cabbage
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced thinly
  • 1 large red tomato, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 large avocado, cut into small chunks
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 T. cilantro
  • wasabi paste
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • crispy tortilla, wonton strips or shaved almonds
Instructions
  1. ASIAN VINAIGRETTE:
  2. Mix all ingredients except the neutral oil together then slowly drizzle the oil in to emulsify (a blender works best)
  3. SALAD ASSEMBLY and INSTRUCTIONS:
  4. Mix the sesame seeds and blackening spice together in a shallow dish
  5. Roll the tuna in the mixture coating all sides
  6. In a heavy bottomed fry pan, sear the tuna over medium high heat on all sides lightly, only about a minute per side then remove quickly to a plate to stop cooking.
  7. Let tuna rest at least 5 minutes then thinly slice into bite-sized pieces
  8. Toss remaining salad ingredients together )except for whatever crunchy topping you decide on) with dressing then top with tuna
  9. Garnish with wasabi
Recipe by Dishin & Dishes at https://www.dishinanddishes.com/asian-ahi-tuna-salad/