5 from 2 votes
Asian Tuna Salad
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
1021 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. tuna steak preferably 2 pieces, fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for steaks and dressing, 1/4 cup
- salt
- black pepper
- 3 cups salad greens washed and spin-dried, mixed
- lime zest of 2
- 5 tablespoons lime juice approx. 3 limes, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
- 2 avocado firm and ripe
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 11/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 scallions white and green parts minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
To make the tuna steaks:
- Place sesame seeds in a sauté pan and toast over low heat, tossing often. Do not leave side of it, as they will become golden brown very quickly, less than 5 minutes.
- Using paper towels pat dry the tuna steaks. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
- Add 1-tablespoon olive oil (1 tablespoon per steak) to a sauté pan and preheat it in medium high heat. Once the oil sizzles, place the tuna steak and sear each side it for 2 minutes. Repeat the same process for the second steak, if needed. The tuna should be seared on the outside and raw inside.
- Set aside and let it cool. Slice each steak into large bite-size cubes.
Cup of Yum
Make the dressing:
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, wasabi powder, soy sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper in a small glass bowl. Toss the avocados in the dressing and mix to coat.
- Spread greens on individual plates; arrange the thick bites of seared tuna and red onions on each plate.
- Drizzle it with the dressing and sprinkle it with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1021kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
87g
(174%)
Fat
64g
(98%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
6977mg
(291%)
Potassium
2090mg
(44%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
8521IU
(170%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1021
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1021kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 87g | 174% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 6977mg | 291% |
| Potassium | 2090mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 8521IU | 170% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.