Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Hawaiian Poke Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring seared ahi tuna served with a tangy poke-inspired dressing that captures the essence of Honolulu flavors. This Hawaiian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ahi tuna steak, mixed salad greens, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz ahi tuna steak
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onion
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 8 oz ahi tuna steak and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tuna for 2 minutes on each side until the edges are lightly browned but the center remains rare, then remove and let rest.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until well combined and slightly thickened.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, and 2 thinly sliced green onion stalks. Drizzle the poke dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Slice the rested tuna steak into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on top of the salad. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish before serving.