Seared ahi tuna, Fresh California Avocados and a sesame-miso dressing top fresh baby lettuces.
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Seared Ahi & Avocado Salad with Sesame-Miso Dressing
Total Time: 5 min
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
590
Total Fat
41g
Saturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
55mg
Sodium
660mg
Total Carbs
17g
Dietary Fiber
8g
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
40g
Potassium
866mg
Vitamin A 3441 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 91 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 93 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 2.5 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 70%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
Sesame-Miso Dressing (see make-ahead recipe below) 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 4 (5-oz.) ahi tuna steaks 1/2 cup white and/or black sesame seeds As needed Oil, for grilling 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, halved and seeded 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 (5-oz.) bag baby lettuces Sesame-Miso Dressing 1 green onion, minced 2 Tbsp. white miso paste 1/3 cup water 2 tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp. toasted sesame oilInstructions
- Prepare dressing. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce with an equal amount of the dressing. Reserve remaining dressing.
- Brush soy sauce-dressing mixture over both sides of the ahi steaks.
- Place sesame seeds in a flat bowl. Press each ahi steak into the seeds to coat, set aside.
- Heat grill or stove-top grill pan to high heat. Brush lightly with oil.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let seared fish rest for a couple of minutes, then slice. Place ahi slices on salad next to the grilled avocado halves.
- Fill each avocado with a spoonful of the dressing; drizzle remaining dressing on salad and serve.
Sesame-Miso Dressing
- 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.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Did You Know?
It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you want to elevate the presentation of a meal, just add a beautiful avocado rose. Or you could add one of these delicious California Avocado side dish recipes.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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