Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna ‘Sushi’ Salad with Wasabi Vinaigrette

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

Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna ‘Sushi’ Salad with Wasabi Vinaigrette

ingredients

For the wasabi vinaigrette:

• 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 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!

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.

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