Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad (or Not Salad)

With an Asian-inspired marinade and salad dressing, Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad is a flavorful and healthy dish that works for lunch or dinner.  Ready in an hour (most of that for marinating), it’s even a practical after work meal. 

Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad is a tasty dish that’s been on our menu… for ages.  It started out as an entrée that was special enough for company dinners–and quick enough for a weeknight treat. 

Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad

Yes, back in my “corporate mom” days — on a very good night — my after school nanny might even have it waiting when I walked in the door. Who says you can’t have it all?  (At least once in awhile.) 

But after a while, my source of tuna disappeared. Then I became a stay at home Mom. And the recipe slipped from our menu.

Prepare Marinade

But recently, our local market started having sashimi grade tuna on sale.  Who could resist a revival!  

Grill

The tuna was always super easy–whip up a quick marinade, chill for an hour, then grill two minutes per side.  This time around, however, I had a flash of inspiration. Why not use the marinade as the base for a salad dressing. Then I’d have a complete meal with just the addition of a roll or fresh bread.  

Two minutes/side for rare

Gotta love efficiency!    

Slice

If there is any downside to this dish, it is the hour wait during the marinade.  I swore off marinades on shish kabob, but here you really need it.  

Grilled ahi tuna salad served

But given the short cook time of 4 minutes, the total time is still about an hour (with free time in between).  And Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad is totally worth the wait!    

Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad

With an Asian-inspired marinade and salad dressing, Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad is a flavorful and healthy dish that works for lunch or dinner.  Ready in an hour (most of that for marinating), it’s even a practical after work meal. 

Author: Inger

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 minutes mins

Marinating Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4

Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Other Ingredients

• 1 pound sashimi grade ahi tuna steaks four 4-6 ounce steaks
• 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 head lettuce washed and torn into bite size pieces
• 2 Tablespoons chopped scallions
• Sliced radishes, sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Marinade

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic scapes or scallions
• 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon emon juice

Instructions

 

• Combine marinade ingredients in bowl and mix well. Remove 2 Tablespoons and reserve for the salad dressing
• Put ahi in shallow dish and pour marinade over ahi steaks. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours, turning steaks over once.
• Preheat grill or grill pan. Grill ahi steaks over medium-high heat, 2 minutes on each side for rare.
• While steaks are grilling, mix rice wine vinegar with reserved (unused) marinade to make the salad dressing. Divide lettuce between four plates and top with chopped scallions. Drizzle with salad dressing.
• When steaks have reached your desired doneness, remove and slice on a diagonal. Layer alongside salad and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

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Notes

Tip: My market puts the tuna steaks out in the seafood case, but they also have them individually sealed and frozen in the back. I ask for the frozen steaks so I can have them whenever I want them.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal

I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.

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