Description
A fresh and vibrant tuna salad bowl packed with crisp vegetables, tender seared tuna, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) fresh tuna steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp capers (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Season the tuna steak with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the tuna for 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare or longer if preferred. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey to make the dressing.
- Arrange the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and capers in a bowl.
- Top with sliced tuna and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use sushi-grade tuna for the freshest taste and safest searing.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or add grains like quinoa for extra heartiness.
- Leftover tuna can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: fresh tuna salad, tuna bowl, healthy lunch, tuna recipe