Servings: 3 Servings
Seared Ahi Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing
Seared ahi salad with wasabi dressing is a fresh, vibrant, nutritious dinner!
Ingredients
Seared Ahi:
- 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna fillet
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Salad:
- 5 ounces mixed greens*
- 1 ripe mango peeled and diced
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1 small heirloom tomato diced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crystallized ginger chopped, optional
Creamy Wasabi Dressing:
- 4 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil**
- 1 Tbsp tahini or peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp liquid aminos***
- 1 tsp wasabi paste
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup or honey
Instructions
Prepare the Seared Ahi:
- Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high with enough oil to coat the surface, about 2 tablespoons.
- Stir together the ground cumin, smoked paprika, sesame seeds, and sea salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the ahi fillet with the spice blend and use your hands to gently pat the seasonings into the fish.
- Carefully place the ahi fillet on the center of the surface of the hot skillet. Cook 1 to 1½ minutes, or until the fillet is golden-brown and crispy. Flip and cook on the other side for 1 to 1-½ minutes, or until tuna reaches desired done-ness. The goal is to get a golden brown sear on both sides while allowing the center of the fish to remain rare. Transfer the seared ahi to a cutting board and allow the fish to cool. Once cool enough to handle, cut the tuna into strips using a sharp knife. Use immediately on your salad or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a few hours, until ready to use.
Prepare the Creamy Wasabi Dressing:
- Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Prepare the Salad:
- Add all of the ingredients for the salad in a large serving bowl. Toss in desired amount of creamy wasabi dressing. Serve salad with seared ahi tuna on top.
Notes
*I used a mix of power greens - baby kale, chard, and spinach
**replace sesame oil with an additional tablespoon of olive oil
***use low-sodium soy sauce instead of liquid aminos
You can omit the crystallized ginger or use dried cranberries
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving, Calories: 503kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 32g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 12g