Californian Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

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Seared Ahi Tuna Salad is served in most Southern Californian microbrewery restaurants. Enjoy this fast to prepare and delicious dish at home. If you cannot find fresh tuna, just cook the tuna through or make the dish with fresh salmon or chicken breast.

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Hands-on Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Californian

Servings

Ingredients

salt & pepper

Salad Base

1 lb mixed lettuce salad of your choice (cut in 1 inch slices)

Salad Dressing

balsamic vinegar
1 orange (for juice)
syrup or honey (optional)
olive oil

Protein

3-4 Ahi tuna steaks (fresh sushi-quality)
vegetable oil

Suggested Side

fresh baguette

Ahi Tuna Culinary Spice Kit

pouch [1] smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, white pepper
pouch [2] Chipotle chili

Instructions

Protein

Season both sides of the tuna steaks with Ahi Tuna [1] spices, and salt and Ahi Tuna [2] spices to taste.
In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil until smoking hot.
Add tuna steaks. Cook each side for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. The inside will still be rare.
If you want the tuna fully cooked, turn the heat to medium and cook until done.
Cut the tuna steaks into slices of about 1/4 inch.

Salad

In a BOWL, place lettuce.
In a CUP, mix 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar with 1 tbsp fresh orange juice. Add syrup to taste (optional).
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Toss it over the lettuce and mix well.