Ahi Tuna Watermelon Salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    50 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    217 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Appetizer, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Ahi Tuna Watermelon Salad

Juicy watermelon and soy-marinated Ahi tuna with cucumbers makes a delicious, light, summer salad appetizer or first course when you need a dish to impress!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb tuna sushi-grade
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (or GF soy sauce, coconut aminos for Paleo or W30)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups watermelon (half-inch cubes)
  • 1 cucumber sliced 1/8-inch thick with mandolin, rolled tight, Persian
  • 1 shallot for garnish, finely sliced
  • cilantro or cilantro micro greens for garnish

Instructions

  1. Using a very sharp knife, trim away any skin from the tuna fillet. Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk soy sauce, lime juice, oil, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour over tuna, add salt to taste at the very end. Marinate at least 45 to 50 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. To serve, grab 4 plates, divide the tuna and place a few watermelon cubes around, add cucumber and garnish with shallots and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 29.5g (59%) Fat 5.5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 429.5mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4
Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 29.5g 59%
Fat 5.5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 429.5mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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