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

This sushi salad with seared ahi tuna really does remind you of eating sushi and it's a
makes for an amazingly tasty light meal!

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

FOR THE WASABI VINAIGRETTE:

1. Mix everything well.

FOR THE SESAME CRUSTED TUNA:

2. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-hight 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:

3. Arrange or toss everything and enjoy!

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