Tuna Tataki Salad

Tuna Tataki Salad is a refreshing Japanese dish featuring seared tuna paired with crisp greens and a zesty dressing. This high-protein salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal that combines flavors and textures beautifully.

Ingredients

• fresh tuna steak - 200 grams
• olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• avocado - 1/2, sliced
• sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• salt - to taste
• black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over high heat until shimmering.
2. Season the tuna steak with salt and black pepper, then sear it in the hot pan for about 30 seconds on each side, until the outside is golden while the inside remains rare.
3. Remove the tuna from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice to create the dressing.
5. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, radishes, and avocado.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Plate the salad and arrange the sliced tuna on top.
8. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the tuna and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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