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. Just toss everything together when it’s time to eat!

If you want to serve a larger meal, mix and match this salad with your favorite Japanese dishes like yakisoba noodles with chicken, yakitori or slow cooker teriyaki chicken! The possibilities are endless!

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. You can also 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?

Serve ahi tuna 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. Be careful, 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!

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Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

AuthorSara Welch
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
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.
Time
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Serves 4 servings

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

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  1. 5 stars
    Father and husband loved this. Said it was the perfect blend of flavors. Looked beautiful, too.

  2. 5 stars
    Absolutely fantastic! Made as the recipe state except I only used two tuna for the two of us. The dressing is perfect.

  3. 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!

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

  7. 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!

  8. 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!!