Seared Sesame Tuna with Mixed Greens
Mixed salad greens don’t thrive in the extreme heat of summer. Instead, they prefer the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Fortunately, they are extremely easy to grow from seed in your own garden and they are readily available at local markets throughout the year.
This healthy salad makes the most of this late (or early) season bounty by pairing these tasty greens with a hearty portion of seared sesame tuna steaks. This salad is substantial enough to serve as a light main dish on its own or it can be paired with a bowl of soup for a more substantional meal.
Ingredients
Asian Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 medium shallot finely minced
- 1 ginger fresh, very finely minced
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Seared Tuna Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoons ground ginger
- 16 oz. ahi tuna steaks cut into 2” cubes, x2, 8 ozs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Serve with:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- Soy sauce
- Wasabi paste optional
Instructions
- To make dressing, add all ingredients to a medium bowl and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- Add sesame seeds and ground ginger to a large bowl and stir to combine. Add chunks of tuna to bowl and toss to coat. Press to make sure seeds adhere to tuna.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. When hot, add coated tuna to pan and flash sear on all sides, approximately 30 seconds per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Toss salad greens with a small amount of the dressing in a large bowl. Transfer the mixed greens to a serving platter and top with the sesame-seared tuna. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing, plus the soy sauce and/or wasabi paste, on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 43g (66%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 43mg (14%)Sodium: 532mg (23%)Potassium: 509mg (15%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 2938IU (59%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 169mg (17%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
