Seared Ahi & Avocado Salad with Sesame-Miso Dressing

1. Prepare dressing. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce with an equal amount of the dressing. Reserve remaining dressing.
2. Brush soy sauce-dressing mixture over both sides of the ahi steaks.
3. Place sesame seeds in a flat bowl. Press each ahi steak into the seeds to coat, set aside.
4. Heat grill or stove-top grill pan to high heat. Brush lightly with oil.
5. Brush cut-side of avocados with lemon juice and place avocados on hot grill/pan, cut-side down. Grill for two to three minutes; place on salad greens.
6. Add ahi steaks to grill/pan and sear for about 30 seconds each side for rare tuna, or cook 2 to 3 minutes per side if you prefer more well-done ahi.
7. Let seared fish rest for a couple of minutes, then slice. Place ahi slices on salad next to the grilled avocado halves.
8. Fill each avocado with a spoonful of the dressing; drizzle remaining dressing on salad and serve.

Sesame-Miso Dressing

1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

Serving Suggestions:
Garnish with green onion curls if desired.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or iced green tea.