Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThirsty LionSeared Ahi Salad Recipe

Seared Ahi Salad Recipe

Inspired by Thirsty Lion
Time30m
Serves2

Spice rubbed and seared rare on mixed greens, arugula and radicchio with red peppers, cucumbers, Napa cabbage, edamame, vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Ahi Tuna

Vinaigrette

Method

Prepare the Ahi Tuna

  1. 1

    Season the Tuna

    In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ahi tuna steaks.

  2. 2

    Sear the Tuna

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tuna steaks and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned but still rare in the center. Remove from the skillet and let rest.

Prepare the Salad

  1. 3

    Chop the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber. Shred the Napa cabbage. Combine mixed greens, arugula, radicchio, sliced red pepper, cucumber, and edamame in a large salad bowl.

  2. 4

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 6

    Slice the Tuna

    After the tuna has rested, slice it thinly against the grain.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Top the dressed salad with the sliced ahi tuna. Serve immediately.

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