Sushi-Inspired Avocado and Tuna Tartare Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Fresh diced tuna and creamy avocado tossed in a sesame-soy dressing, served over crisp greens for a light sushi-inspired salad. This Japanese-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers sushi-grade tuna, diced, ripe avocado, diced, soy sauce into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 sushi-grade tuna, diced
• 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 tbsp pickled ginger, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp, optional wasabi paste

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp wasabi paste if using until well combined and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz diced sushi-grade tuna, 1 medium diced avocado, 2 thinly sliced scallions, and 1 tbsp finely chopped pickled ginger to the dressing. Gently toss to coat without mashing the avocado.
3. Step 3: Place 4 cups mixed salad greens evenly on four plates. Spoon the tuna and avocado mixture over the greens.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top and serve immediately for best freshness.