Prepare Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette: Combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk in canola oil and sesame oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Rich flavors of sesame and spicy ginger add a depth of flavor to our ahi tuna salad.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 3
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette | ||
| 1 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar | ||
| 1 ½ tsp. Hy-Vee less-sodium soy sauce | ||
| 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee honey | ||
| ½ tsp. fresh ginger, grated | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee canola oil | ||
| 1 tsp. sesame oil | ||
| Ahi Tuna Salad | ||
| 2 (4-oz. each) ahi tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick | ||
| 4 tsp. sesame seeds, black and/or white | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee black pepper | ||
| ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee cayenne pepper | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee canola oil | ||
| 3 c. mixed salad greens with spinach | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee no-salt-added garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained | ||
| 4 oz. green beans, steamed | ||
| ½ c. red cherry tomatoes, halved | ||
| ½ avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced | ||
| Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Cast-iron skillet
- Meat thermometer
Directions
Pat tuna dry. Combine sesame seeds, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Rub mixture onto tuna steaks. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tuna for 4 to 5 minutes or until medium-rare (145 degrees), turning halfway through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
Divide greens among serving plates. Add tuna slices, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and avocado. Drizzle with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
380 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 310mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 26g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 20%
0%
Calcium 80%
0%
Vitamin D 6%
0%
Potassium 20%