A sushi themed salad with seared sesame crusted ahi tuna and a wasabi vinaigrette.
INGREDIENTS
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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
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FOR THE SESAME CRUSTED TUNA:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound ahi tuna
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
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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
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FOR THE WASABI VINAIGRETTE:
- Mix everything well.
FOR THE SESAME CRUSTED TUNA:
- 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:
- 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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