Seared Ahi Tuna Salad With Fresh Snap Peas

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
53%
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad With Fresh Snap Peas
20 min.
4
278kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and healthy meal that is packed with flavor, the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Fresh Snap Peas is a must-try! This gluten-free and dairy-free dish brings together the rich, buttery texture of sushi-grade ahi tuna with the crunch of snap peas and the crispness of mixed salad greens. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a stunning lunch or dinner that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also prioritizes your health.

The bold combination of fresh lime juice, ginger, and sesame oil creates a zesty dressing that perfectly complements the seared tuna, which you can cook to your desired level of doneness—be it rare or medium. It's an elegant yet easy dish that showcases beautiful, high-quality ingredients, making it ideal for entertaining guests or simply indulging in a nourishing self-care meal.

With 278 calories per serving, this salad is light yet satisfying, delivering a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Each bite is a refreshing experience that will leave you feeling energized and fulfilled. So why not treat yourself to this delicious dish? It’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful addition to your healthy eating repertoire!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon sesame oil dark
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger fresh minced peeled
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons honey 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • cups the salad mixed
  • teaspoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • 0.5 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • teaspoon sesame seed toasted
  • 1.5 cups sugar snap peas trimmed
  • 24 ounce sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna fillets 
  • 0.5  salt divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Rub tuna steaks with 1 teaspoon olive oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. For the dressing, combine lime juice, honey, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl; whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add tuna; cook 3 minutes without disturbing. Turn and cook 2 minutes more or to desired degree of doneness.
  5. Transfer to a cutting board; slice into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
  6. Place 1 1/2 cups greens on each of 4 plates. Top each salad with 1/4 of the sliced tuna.
  7. Add even amounts of snap peas, scallions, and sesame seeds.
  8. Drizzle evenly with dressing.
  9. *Choose ahi or yellowfin tuna over bluefin tuna: Recent reports have found unsafe levels of mercury in bluefin.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein64.12%
Fat17.3%
Carbs18.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.57
Glycemic Load
3.25
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.232608857362%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.25mg
Hesperetin
1.01mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Quercetin
1.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.59kcal
13.88%
Fat:5.24g
8.06%
Saturated Fat:0.91g
5.7%
Carbohydrates:12.66g
4.22%
Net Carbohydrates:11.19g
4.07%
Sugar:7.71g
8.56%
Cholesterol:66.34mg
22.11%
Sodium:144.76mg
6.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.7g
87.4%
Selenium:154.93µg
221.33%
Vitamin B3:32.14mg
160.68%
Vitamin B6:1.71mg
85.62%
Vitamin B12:3.54µg
58.97%
Phosphorus:525.85mg
52.59%
Vitamin C:41.74mg
50.6%
Vitamin K:37.65µg
35.86%
Potassium:984.87mg
28.14%
Vitamin A:1314.79IU
26.3%
Magnesium:80.79mg
20.2%
Vitamin D:2.89µg
19.28%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.19%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.95%
Iron:2.79mg
15.51%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.45%
Folate:50.86µg
12.71%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.56%
Copper:0.16mg
8.03%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.3%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.47%
Fiber:1.47g
5.87%
Calcium:47.48mg
4.75%
Source:My Recipes