Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
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Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Description
Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing presents thinly sliced, rare-cooked tuna atop a bed of mixed salad greens, spiralized cucumber, carrot noodles, and sliced bell peppers. The salad is accented with crunchy wonton strips and sesame seeds, adding layers of texture. The dressing blends soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and minced fresh ginger, creating a tangy, sweet, and slightly nutty sauce that complements the raw tuna and vegetables. Avocado slices add richness and a creamy mouthfeel to the crisp elements.
The preparation involves making the dressing by shaking together all ingredients and chilling it until needed. Tossing the greens with half the dressing prevents sogginess, while arranging the tuna and vegetables on top ensures an appealing presentation. The second half of the dressing is drizzled over just before serving to maintain freshness and flavor balance.
This salad works well as a light lunch or starter, offering a contrast of textures from crisp vegetables, tender tuna, creamy avocado, and crunchy wontons. The sesame ginger dressing ties the elements together with bright savory and sweet notes, giving the salad a distinctive Asian influence without overpowering the delicate fish.
For the best result, properly cook the ahi tuna to rare in the center, as advised. Using fresh ingredients and assembling the salad just before serving preserves the crispness and clarity of flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tuna cooked to rare in the middle and thinly sliced, ahi
- For the dressing:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced, red or yellow
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cups cucumber "noodles" made with a spiralizer tool or thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely minced, fresh
- 2 cups carrot "noodles" made with a spiralizer tool or thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup wonton strips
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado , thinly sliced
Instructions
- For the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a jar or resealable container. Shake vigorously to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready for use.
- For the salad: Place the greens in a large bowl; drizzle with half of the dressing.
- Arrange the ahi tuna, bell peppers, avocado, cucumber, carrot and wonton strips on top of the lettuce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook the ahi tuna to rare in the center for ideal texture and flavor.
- Make the dressing in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Assemble the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp and the wonton strips crunchy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1143mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 12660IU | 253% |
| Vitamin C | 72.4mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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