Fresh Seared Tuna Steak Salad

Submitted by Abby Girl

"A different take on fresh tuna salads"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Salad

• 12 ounces tuna steaks
• 6 cups leafy greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1⁄3 cup red onion
• 1⁄3 cup black olives, sliced

• Dressing

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced

• Garnish

• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (or parsley)

directions

1. In a skillet or grill pan sprayed with cooking spray, cook tuna over medium high heat for about 5 mnutes, turning once, or until medium rare. Set aside.
2. To make salad; In a serving bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, onion s and olives.
3. Dressing: In a small bowl, combine dressing ingedients, reserving 1 tsp sesame seeds.
4. Slice tuna thinly; place over top of salad. Pour dressing over; toss gently. Sprinkle with cilantro and remaining sesame seeds.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Oh, my! This salad is EXCELLENT! Everything is perfect from the salad ingredients to the dressing. The sliced seared rare tuna was a real treat. This is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's a complete meal. I made this exactly as written and I will ne making this again for sure. Thanx!