Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRok Steakhouse & GrillBlackened Ahi Salad Recipe

Blackened Ahi Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Baby green, pacific ahi, almonds, red onions, carrots, pickled ginger, orange champagne vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Ahi Tuna

Toppings

Orange Champagne Vinaigrette

Method

Prepare the Ahi Tuna

  1. 1

    Season the Ahi

    Rub the Pacific Ahi fillets with Cajun seasoning on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Ahi

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned Ahi fillets and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until blackened but still rare in the center. Remove from heat and let rest.

Prepare the Salad

  1. 3

    Slice the Vegetables

    Julienne the carrots and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine baby greens, sliced carrots, red onion, and pickled ginger. Toss gently to mix.

Make the Vinaigrette

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, fresh orange juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Finish and Serve

  1. 6

    Slice the Ahi

    Once the Ahi has rested, slice it thinly.

  2. 7

    Top the Salad

    Place the salad mix on plates, top with sliced Ahi, and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

  3. 8

    Drizzle Vinaigrette

    Drizzle the orange champagne vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

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