Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna Salad
With citrus dressing
Pairs with Saratoga Sparkling Spring Water
Saratoga® Sparkling Water is the perfect pairing with this salad. The bright bubbles and light minerality complement the seared tuna, and nicely balance the sesame and citrus flavors.
Ingredients
Tuna
- 1 lb sushi-grade Ahi Tuna
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- To taste Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup light sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
Dressing
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
- To taste salt & pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper
For Serving
- 4 soft boiled eggs, cut in half
- 8 cups baby spinach
- As needed sesame seeds
- 2 avocados, sliced
Preparation
For the Sesame Crusted Tuna
STEP ONE
Sprinkle tuna with sea salt on all sides. Mix the sesame seeds in a bowl. Take the tuna and press all sides into the sesame seed mixture until it’s completely covered.
STEP TWO
In a non stick pan, heat your sesame oil until just smoking. Place your tuna in the pan and sear for 1 minute on each side.
STEP THREE
Let rest before thinly slicing.
To Serve
STEP ONE
Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together except for the salt, pepper, and red pepper. Then season with the salt, pepper, and red pepper to taste.
STEP TWO
Add 2 cups of spinach to the bottom of each plate. Top spinach with sliced tuna, sliced avocado, and one egg. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
