Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna "Sushi" Salad with Wasabi Vinaigrette

Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna 'Sushi' Salad with Wasabi Vinaigrette

A sushi themed salad with seared sesame crusted ahi tuna and a wasabi vinaigrette.

INGREDIENTS
  • FOR THE WASABI VINAIGRETTE:
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • FOR THE SESAME CRUSTED TUNA:
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ahi tuna
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 6 cups salad greens
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup edamame
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons pickled ginger


DIRECTIONS

  1. FOR THE WASABI VINAIGRETTE:
  2. Mix everything well.
    FOR THE SESAME CRUSTED TUNA:
  3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, press the sesame seeds into the tuna on all sides, place the tuna in the pan and sear for about 1-2 minutes per side or to the desired level of doneness before setting aside for a few minutes and slicing.
    FOR THE SALAD:
  4. Arrange or toss everything and enjoy!

Option: Add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the wasabi vinaigrette to make it nice and creamy.
Option: Replace the wasabi vinaigrette with sriracha mayo (or wasabi mayo) and teriyaki sauce.
Option: Serve with crispy fried wonton wrapper strips for crunch.

By: Kevin Lynch




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