Jul 13 2026
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Tuna Recipe

Inspired by 3rd Shift Kitchen
Time30m
Serves2

Greens, spring onions, sesame dressing, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, chilled seared tuna.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Tuna Preparation

Dressing

Garnish

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Mixed Greens

    In a large bowl, add the mixed greens and set aside.

  2. 2

    Slice Spring Onions

    Chop the spring onions into thin slices and add them to the bowl with the mixed greens.

Tuna Preparation

  1. 3

    Season Tuna

    Season the tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 4

    Sear Tuna

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tuna steaks and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if desired. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 5

    Chill Tuna

    Once slightly cooled, slice the tuna into thin strips and place in the refrigerator to chill.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame seeds until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    On the bed of mixed greens and spring onions, arrange the chilled sliced tuna.

  2. 8

    Add Garnishes

    Top the salad with toasted almonds and dried cranberries.

  3. 9

    Drizzle Dressing

    Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your chilled seared tuna salad!

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