Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna ‘Sushi’ Salad with Wasabi Vinaigrette

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna 'Sushi' Salad
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients

Wasabi Vinaigrette
 1 tsp wasabi paste
 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
 2 tbsp oil
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 1 tbsp mirin
 1 tsp ginger, grated
Sesame Crusted Tuna
 1 tsp oil
 1 lb ahi tuna
 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
Salad
 6 cups salad greens
 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
 handful of sliced almonds
 ½ cup edamame
 ½ cup clementine slices
 1 cup cherry tomatoes
 1 cup cucumber
 2 cups crispy rice noodles

Directions

Wasabi Vinaigrette
1

Place all ingredients in a sealed jar and shake well.

Sesame Crusted Tuna
2

Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

3

Press the sesame seeds into the tuna on all sides and place the tuna in the pan and sear for about 1-2 minutes per side or to the desired level of doneness before setting aside for a few minutes and slice.

Salad
4

Arrange or toss everything and enjoy with a glass of Stella Rosa Tropical Mango!

Ingredients

Wasabi Vinaigrette
 1 tsp wasabi paste
 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
 2 tbsp oil
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 1 tbsp mirin
 1 tsp ginger, grated
Sesame Crusted Tuna
 1 tsp oil
 1 lb ahi tuna
 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
Salad
 6 cups salad greens
 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
 handful of sliced almonds
 ½ cup edamame
 ½ cup clementine slices
 1 cup cherry tomatoes
 1 cup cucumber
 2 cups crispy rice noodles

Directions

Wasabi Vinaigrette
1

Place all ingredients in a sealed jar and shake well.

Sesame Crusted Tuna
2

Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

3

Press the sesame seeds into the tuna on all sides and place the tuna in the pan and sear for about 1-2 minutes per side or to the desired level of doneness before setting aside for a few minutes and slice.

Salad
4

Arrange or toss everything and enjoy with a glass of Stella Rosa Tropical Mango!

Notes

Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna ‘Sushi’ Salad with Wasabi Vinaigrette