Seared Tuna Salad Recipe
Make Seared Tuna Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Tuna Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
Cooking the Tuna
- 3
Season the Tuna
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Sear the Tuna
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet 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.
- 5
Add Sesame Seeds
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the tuna steaks during the last minute of cooking, pressing them gently into the fish.
Assembly
- 6
Slice and Serve
Remove the seared tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice the tuna against the grain into thin strips. Serve the sliced tuna over the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
