Seared Tuna Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Fresh tuna steaks seared rare and served atop crisp greens with a zesty ginger-sesame dressing for a light, flavorful salad. This Thai recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, mixed salad greens, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 2 (6 oz each) tuna steaks
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 small, thinly sliced cucumber
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 (6 oz) tuna steaks and season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear tuna steaks for 1 1/2 minutes on each side to keep the center rare, then remove and let rest.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp honey until smooth.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, toss 4 cups mixed salad greens with 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 small thinly sliced cucumber.
5. Step 5: Slice seared tuna into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange over the salad. Drizzle with the ginger-sesame dressing and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.