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March 31, 2016 By Sara 18 Comments

Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

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This recipe for ahi tuna salad is seared ahi on a bed of mixed greens with cucumber and carrot noodles, bell peppers, avocado and wontons, all tossed in a sesame ginger dressing.

I love a light and fresh salad such as cucumber tomato salad, Mediteranean farro salad or this delicious ahi tuna salad.

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Ahi tuna salad with cucumbers, carrots and wonton strips in a sesame dressing.

We’ve all been there before – it’s dinner time and the last thing you want to do is cook a big meal. I’m continually creating convenient family dinners to make meal time a stress free experience. Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this ahi tuna salad – you can prep all of the ingredients up to a day in advance and toss everything together when it’s time to eat!

Seared ahi tuna salad over a bed of greens with bell peppers, wonton strips and cucumber.

How do you make ahi tuna salad?

This ahi tuna salad features the fish alongside fresh greens, cucumber and carrot “noodles”, avocado, bell peppers and wonton strips. The salad is finished off with a flavorful sesame ginger dressing. I used a spiralizing tool to make my veggie “noodles”; if you don’t have one, you can shave the cucumbers and carrots with a vegetable peeler to create long thin strips or simply slice the vegetables.

A bowl of ahi tuna salad with thinly sliced seared tuna and an assortment of colorful veggies.

Tips for ahi tuna salad

  • You can find bags of wonton strips near the croutons in the salad dressing aisle, or in your store’s produce area.
  • The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance.
  • This salad is also great with other forms of protein such as grilled chicken, shrimp or marinated tofu.

How do you cook ahi tuna?

In this particular case, I used Bumblee frozen cooked ahi for my salad However, you can also purchase fresh or frozen ahi tuna steaks to use in this recipe. Simply pat your fish dry, then season on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the ahi in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until browned on the outside, yet pink in the interior. This typically takes about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your tuna steaks.

A bed of greens with seared tuna, carrots, cucumber and wonton strips.

Can you eat ahi tuna raw?

Ahi tuna is best served when the center is pink and raw. Be sure to purchase sushi grade ahi so that you know for sure that it’s made for eating raw. You can cook your ahi to medium or well done if you prefer, but the fish tends to dry out when overcooked.

When it comes to convenient family dinners, this ahi tuna salad is at the top of my list. The combination of fresh tuna, crunchy veggies and zesty dressing just can’t be beat!

More great salad recipes

  • Chickpea Avocado Salad
  • Asian Noodle Salad
  • BBQ Chicken Salad
  • Ramen Noodle Salad
  • Brussels Sprout Salad
This recipe for ahi tuna salad is seared ahi on a bed of mixed greens with cucumber and carrot noodles, bell peppers, avocado and wontons, all tossed in a sesame ginger dressing. #BBSuperFresh #Seafoodies
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Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

This recipe for ahi tuna salad is seared ahi on a bed of mixed greens with cucumber and carrot noodles, bell peppers, avocado and wontons, all tossed in a sesame ginger dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Keyword ahi salad, ahi tuna salad, sesame ginger dressing
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 484kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ahi tuna cooked to rare in the middle and thinly sliced
  • 6 cups of mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup of red or yellow bell pepper , seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cucumber "noodles" made with a spiralizer tool or thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
  • 2 cups carrot "noodles" made with a spiralizer tool or thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
  • 1/2 cup wonton strips
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 avocado , thinly sliced
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • For the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a jar or resealable container. Shake vigorously to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready for use.
  • For the salad: Place the greens in a large bowl; drizzle with half of the dressing.
  • Arrange the ahi tuna, bell peppers, avocado, cucumber, carrot and wonton strips on top of the lettuce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

See body of post on how to properly cook your ahi tuna.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 12660IU | Vitamin C: 72.4mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3.9mg

This post is sponsored by Bumblebee. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Dinner at the Zoo possible!

Filed Under: Light & Healthy, Lunch, Quick & Easy Dinners, Salads Tagged With: Fish, Tuna

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Comments

  1. Heather says

    October 22, 2020 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    So delicious! Light and refreshing but filling!

    Reply
  2. Beno says

    March 2, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    Fantastic, Used Albacore and 1\3 of the sesame. But still very good, thanks a bunch.

    Reply
  3. Fern says

    July 18, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely fantastic! Made as the recipe state except I only used two tuna for the two of us. The dressing is perfect.

    Reply
  4. Terri says

    June 15, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    I love salads like this – so fresh and healthy. And it’s perfect for summer:)

    Reply
  5. Chris Collins says

    June 15, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    This tuna salad looks absolutely perfect and I can’t wait to try it!! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ana says

    June 15, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    I love tuna and this is another great way to make it! Love how simple and quick everything comes together. Thank you for sharing another great recipe!

    Reply
  7. Andrea Metlika says

    June 15, 2019 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    The perfectly seared tuna looks delicious and I love the pairing with the sesame ginger dressing. I also really like the way you plated the whole salad.

    Reply
  8. Anita says

    June 15, 2019 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    This salad is amazing. I only wish tuna is on the cheap side so I can have this more often. 😀

    Reply
    • Carol Stricker says

      February 12, 2020 at 8:01 am

      Sam’s Club has frozen ahi tuna individually wrapped for about $7.00 a lb. They also carry fresh.

      Reply
  9. Patti says

    May 28, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    April 2, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Wow I never knew Bumble Bee had products like this – what a wonderful salad! Love the dressing. We are big fans of their tuna so I will have to give this a try.

    Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    April 2, 2016 at 6:37 am

    I’m not sure that tuna is available in Canada but oh how I wish it was! Lovely and a lovely salad 🙂

    Reply
  12. sam says

    April 1, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    5 stars
    This Ahi salad is both beautiful and delicious! I need to try this frozen Ahi product!

    Reply
  13. Beatrice says

    April 1, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    5 stars
    This seared Ahi salad looks amazing!

    Reply
  14. Debbie says

    April 1, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    4 stars
    What a beautiful salad! I like the idea of frozen Bumble Bee Ahi ready to go!

    Reply
  15. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, how beautiful, Sara! I just get so excited visiting everyone these days because all the dishes are so fresh and flavorful.
    I’m with you on quick and easy weeknight meals and this is a winner all the way. I love tuna and I so often forget about it – not sure why because it’s so versatile. Great recipe, fabulous shots!

    Reply
  16. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:24 am

    I didn’t know Bumblebee sold tuna this way, and your salad is so stunning you’ve tempted me to go out and track it down. The colors are gorgeous!!

    Reply
  17. Greg says

    April 1, 2016 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    Amazing looking salad! I love seared ahi.

    Reply

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