Ahi Tuna Mango Salsa salad
By: zestybite
Published: Friday, July 1, 2011 - 9:15am

Ingredients




1 ahi tuna steak (approx. less than a 1 lb.)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and pepper
1/4 cup mango salsa
2 cups lettuce mix
2 tablespoons asian sesame dressing

Preparation

1 Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in sauce pan over medium/high heat 2 Rub tuna steak with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper very generously on each side 3 Cook for 2-3 minutes and then flip for another 2-3 minutes 4 If you like your tuna more rare cook each side less than 2 minutes 5 When tuna is done remove and slice against the grain 6 Plate with lettuce and then top with tuna slices 7 Top with mango salsa and drizzle with the asian sesame dressing

About


Growing up in a small town in Texas, fish wasn't a common meal unless it was fried catfish.  It wasn't until college where I had my first piece of sushi or raw piece of fish.  It's not something I sit at home and just crave.  Almost six months ago I had my first ahi tuna salad and I can say that I was in love at first bite.  Now I can't seem to get enough of this salad.  Well, I went to the store today thinking I am going to try and make my own ahi tuna salad.  If you like tuna and salads then you won't be disappointed and you have my word.  ENJOY!