Seared Ahi Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing

Name: Seared Ahi Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna fillet; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 2 Tbsp sesame seeds; 5 ounces mixed greens*; 1 ripe mango; 1 ripe avocado; 1 small heirloom tomato; ¼ red onion; ¼ cup crystallized ginger; 4 Tbsp rice vinegar; 4 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp sesame oil**; 1 Tbsp Tahini; 1 Tbsp liquid aminos***; 1 tsp Wasabi paste; 2 tsp pure maple syrup

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings
3 Servings
Calories
503 kcal
Cuisine
Japanese

Seared Ahi Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing

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Ingredients

Servings

Seared Ahi:

1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna fillet
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 Tbsp sesame seeds

Salad:

5 ounces mixed greens*
1 ripe mango peeled and diced
1 ripe avocado diced
1 small heirloom tomato diced
¼ red onion thinly sliced
¼ cup crystallized ginger chopped, optional

Creamy Wasabi Dressing:

4 Tbsp rice vinegar
4 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 Tbsp sesame oil**
1 Tbsp Tahini or peanut butter
1 Tbsp liquid aminos***
1 tsp Wasabi paste
2 tsp pure maple syrup or honey

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Instructions

Prepare the Seared Ahi:

Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high with enough oil to coat the surface, about 2 tablespoons.
Stir together the ground cumin, smoked paprika, sesame seeds, and sea salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the ahi fillet with the spice blend and use your hands to gently pat the seasonings into the fish.
Carefully place the ahi fillet on the center of the surface of the hot skillet. Cook 1 to 1½ minutes, or until the fillet is golden-brown and crispy. Flip and cook on the other side for 1 to 1-½ minutes, or until tuna reaches desired done-ness. The goal is to get a golden brown sear on both sides while allowing the center of the fish to remain rare. Transfer the seared ahi to a cutting board and allow the fish to cool. Once cool enough to handle, cut the tuna into strips using a sharp knife. Use immediately on your salad or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a few hours, until ready to use.

Prepare the Creamy Wasabi Dressing:

Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small blender. Blend until completely smooth.

Prepare the Salad:

Add all of the ingredients for the salad in a large serving bowl. Toss in desired amount of creamy wasabi dressing. Serve salad with seared ahi tuna on top.