Sushi-Style Tuna Avocado Salad with Sesame Dressing

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

A fresh salad featuring sushi-grade tuna cubes and creamy avocado tossed in a sesame-soy dressing, perfect as a light meal or appetizer. This Japanese-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs sushi-grade tuna, diced, ripe avocado, diced, mixed salad greens 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 sushi-grade tuna, diced
• 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp lime juice until well combined to make the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz diced sushi-grade tuna, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, and 4 cups mixed salad greens.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the prepared sesame dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the top for garnish. Serve immediately.