Seared Ahi Tuna Salad With Wasabi Vinaigrette

Cul_de_sac_Barbie's Note:

I combined a few recipes to come up with this. The dressing is so good. I used 1 TBS wasabi paste, which makes it a little spicy, so reduce amount if you like less spicy.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks , 6 oz each
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• salt
• pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) bags baby greens
• ¼ English cucumber , thinly sliced
• 1 cup red pepper , sliced thin
• 1 cup tomato , diced
• 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. To prepare Tuna, coat with Sesame oil, salt and pepper. On a hot cooking surface sear tuna for 2 minutes on each side for rare. Slice into strips, once cooked.
2. To prepare dressing, combine Wasabi, rice vinegar, soy sauce and olive oil. Whisk to combine.
3. Mix the dressing with the lettuce, reserving a small amount to pour over Tuna.
4. To put together, place coated lettuce on plate, place peppers, cucumber and tomaotes on lettuce. Place sliced Tuna on top of lettuce and vegetables. Drizzle reserved dressing over Tuna.

Reviews

[TinaDen]

Very Yummy!!!