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Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
This recipe for ahi tuna salad is seared ahi on a bed of mixed greens with cucumber and carrot noodles, bell peppers, avocado and wontons, all tossed in a sesame ginger dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 484 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ahi tuna cooked to rare in the middle and thinly sliced
- For the dressing:
- 6 cups of mixed salad greens
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup of red or yellow bell pepper , seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cups cucumber "noodles" made with a spiralizer tool or thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
- 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 and 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.
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Notes
- See body of post on how to properly cook your ahi tuna.
Nutrition Information
Calories
484kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
1143mg
(48%)
Potassium
814mg
(23%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
12660IU
(253%)
Vitamin C
72.4mg
(80%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484
% 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.