Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad with Avocado and Citrus Vinaigrette

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A fresh and vibrant salad featuring seared ahi tuna, creamy avocado, and a zesty citrus vinaigrette for a light Californian-inspired meal. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (gluten free), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs ahi tuna steak, ripe avocado, mixed salad greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat dry the 8 oz ahi tuna steak and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until the outside is seared but center remains pink.
  2. Step 2: While tuna grills, prepare the citrus vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove until emulsified and slightly thickened.
  3. Step 3: Dice 1 medium ripe avocado into 1/2-inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss 4 cups mixed salad greens with half of the citrus vinaigrette until lightly coated.
  4. Step 4: Slice grilled tuna steak into 1/4-inch thick strips and arrange over the dressed salad. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette on top and sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds over the dish for a nutty finish.

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