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Sesame Seared Tuna Salad

Writer: Turkish TastesTurkish Tastes

Updated: Jan 24, 2024



Yield 2 servings


Ingredients

9 oz Fresh Tuna

1/4 cup Toasted sesame seed

1/4 cup Black sesame seed

AN Olive Oil

6 6-inch skewers


For the Salad

4 cups Mixed greens

1 oz Curled carrots

2 tbsp Roasted red bell pepper, brunoised fried wonton strips


For the Dressing

1/2 cup Olive oil

1/4 cup Red wine vinegar

2 tbsp Lemon juice

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

1/2 tsp Dried oregano



Instructions


Cut the tuna into 1-inch logs. Combine the sesame seeds and roll the tuna pieces into the mixture coating evenly on all sides.

Put a small amount of olive oil in a hot pan. Add the tuna and sear on all sides. Set aside to cool, cut into ½-inch thick pieces and place on skewers, 3 pieces per skewer.

Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Place salad greens in a large bowl and drizzle with enough dressing to lightly coat the greens.

On a plate, place salad greens, topped with curled carrots, roasted red pepper and crispy wonton. Place tuna skewers over the salad, crossing the top of each skewer above the wonton crisps.



 
 
 

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