Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Metro Wine Bar & BistroPepper Seared Ahi Tuna Salad Recipe

Pepper Seared Ahi Tuna Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

MANGO, CUCUMBER, TOMATO, PISTACHIO, PONZU SAUCE

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Seasoning Ingredients

Ponzu Sauce

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ahi Tuna

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

  2. 2

    Sear the Tuna

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned Ahi tuna steaks. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side until the outside is well browned but the inside remains rare.

  3. 3

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the tuna is searing, dice the mango, slice the cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Pistachios

    Roughly chop the pistachios and set aside for garnish.

Making the Ponzu Sauce

  1. 5

    Mix the Sauces

    In a small bowl, combine ponzu sauce and lime juice. Stir well to combine.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 6

    Slice the Tuna

    Once the tuna is seared, remove from the pan and allow to rest for a minute. Then slice the tuna into thin strips.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced tuna.

  3. 8

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the ponzu sauce over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

  4. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Top the salad with chopped pistachios and serve immediately.

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