Best 9 Ahi Tuna Salad With Citrus Cilantro Vinaigrette Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights with our in-depth exploration of the tantalizing Ahi Tuna Salad with Citrus Cilantro Vinaigrette. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that marries the delicate flavors of the sea with the vibrant zest of citrus and the refreshing aroma of cilantro. Get ready to discover the perfect recipe that will elevate your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

AHI TUNA SALAD WITH CITRUS-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



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Citrus and cilantro vinaigrette provides a simple addition to this tasty tuna salad that's ready in 30 minutes - perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 sashimi-grade ahi tuna fillets (4 oz each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups loosely packed mixed salad greens
24 small mandarin orange segments
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
2 teaspoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate.
  • Lightly brush both sides of tuna fillets with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook tuna over medium-high heat 1 minute on each side for rare doneness. Place on plate; refrigerate 5 to 10 minutes.
  • On cutting board, cut tuna diagonally into 1/4-inch slices.
  • On each of 4 plates, arrange 1 1/2 cups greens; top with 6 orange segments, 1 1/2 teaspoons onions and 1/2 teaspoon almonds. Arrange tuna on greens. Drizzle 3 tablespoons dressing over tuna and greens on each plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

SEARED AHI TUNA AND SALAD OF MIXED GREENS WITH WASABI VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 14m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ahi tuna steak, 6 ounces
2 teaspoons five-spice powder, available on spice aisle
1 teaspoon grill seasoning, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning, or salt and coarse pepper
Cooking spray or vegetable oil, for brushing the grill pan
5 ounces, half a sack, mixed prewashed baby salad greens
2 radishes, sliced
1/4 European cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons -virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Coat your steak with a combination of five-spice powder and grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or griddle over high heat. Spray grill surface or wipe with a thin layer of oil. Add tuna steak to the hot cooking surface and sear tuna 2 minutes on each side. Remove tuna from heat.
  • Combine greens, radishes and cucumber in a bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk wasabi, vinegar and soy sauce. Whisk in oil to combine dressing. Drizzle dressing over your salad and toss to coat evenly. Slice tuna on an angle and arrange on the salad.

SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese mustard
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 pounds Ahi tuna loin, cut in 4 strips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 bunch mizuna greens
1 bunch arugula greens
3 cups torn red leaf lettuce
3 cups torn green leaf lettuce
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fried rice noodles
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, lime, ginger, mustard and cilantro. Pour in the oil and continue to whisk until emulsified.
  • Season the tuna fillets with salt and pepper; lightly coat with oil. Put sesame seeds on a plate. Coat top and bottom of each fillet with seeds. Heat a large, dry skillet over high heat. Add fillets; cook about 3 minutes. Turn; cook until desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes for rare. Slice the tuna into 1-inch thick strips.
  • Mix the greens together and spread out on a platter. Add the green onions, rice noodles almonds, and orange segments. Lay the tuna strips on top then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

SEARED AHI TUNA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Fry     Sauté     Tuna     Carrot     Chill     Sesame     Sugar Snap Pea     Lettuce     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
For Wontons
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
8 wonton wrappers, cut into thin strips
12 large cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 medium carrots, peeled, cut on diagonal into thin slices
16 sugar snap peas
6 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 5-ounce fresh tuna steaks (each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick)
8 ounces mixed baby lettuces

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, chives and ginger in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make wontons:
  • Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan to depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 375°F. Working in batches, fry wonton strips until golden and crisp, about 1 minute. Using tongs, transfer wonton strips to paper towels; drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. (Dressing and wonton strips can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Place tomatoes in small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Cook carrots and peas in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 30 seconds. Drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry. Place in medium bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons dressing.
  • Stir sesame seeds in heavy large skillet over high heat until seeds are pale golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to large plate. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Dip fish into seeds, coating on all sides and pressing fish so that seeds adhere. Return same skillet to high heat. Brush skillet with some of deep-frying oil. Add fish to skillet and sear until fish is just opaque in center and coating is deep brown on outside, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to work surface.
  • Mound lettuces on 4 plates. Thinly slice fish; arrange fish, slices overlapping, on lettuces. Surround lettuces with tomatoes, carrots and peas, dividing equally. Drizzle each salad with some dressing. Garnish with wonton strips. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

PAN SEARED TUNA WITH CITRUS-HERB VINAIGRETTE



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A more modern version of Salade Nicoise with an Asian influence that can be eaten as an entree. Salmon, halibut, or snapper also go well in this dish.

Provided by Ryan Nomura

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 25

½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 (6 ounce) fillets ahi (yellowfin) tuna steaks, sushi-grade if possible
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ jalapeno or serrano chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger
¾ cup olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
48 haricots verts (thin, French green beans), trimmed
16 baby carrots, greens trimmed to 1/4-inch
16 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
16 Nicoise, Gaeta, or Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup chervil sprigs

Steps:

  • Stir together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, and red pepper flakes. Toss tuna with marinade, and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Pour vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and soy sauce into the bowl of a blender. Add shallot, 1 tablespoon parsley, thyme, dill, honey, Dijon mustard, jalapeno, and ginger. Blend on high until smooth, then add 3/4 cups olive oil in a slow, steady stream with the blender running. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Fill another large container with half ice, half cold water, and set aside. Add the haricots verts to the boiling water, and cook until just tender, 35 to 40 seconds. Remove from the water, and immediately plunge into the ice water to cool. Next, blanch the carrots until just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes; chill in ice water until cold.
  • When the vegetables are cold, remove from the ice water and pat dry. Place into a large bowl, and toss with the halved tomatoes, olives, onion, and chervil; set aside.
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until very hot. Remove tuna steaks from marinade, and wipe off excess marinade. Season the tuna to taste with salt and pepper, then sear in hot skillet to desired doneness, about 1 minute per side for rare.
  • To assemble, toss the vegetable salad with enough dressing to lightly coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates, and place a seared tuna steak on top of each. Drizzle with additional dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 49.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 635 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SEARED AHI TUNA AND SALAD OF MIXED GREENS WITH WASABI VINAIGRETT



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Make and share this Seared Ahi Tuna and Salad of Mixed Greens With Wasabi Vinaigrett recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Mullin

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 12m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons five-spice powder, available on spice aisle
1 teaspoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning or 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
cooking spray or vegetable oil, for brushing the grill pan
5 ounces prewashed mixed baby greens
2 radishes, sliced
1/4 seedless European cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Coat your steak with a combination of five-spice powder and grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or griddle over high heat. Spray grill surface or wipe with a thin layer of oil. Add tuna steak to the hot cooking surface and sear tuna 2 minutes on each side. Remove tuna from heat.
  • Combine greens, radishes and cucumber in a bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk wasabi, vinegar and soy sauce. Whisk in oil to combine dressing. Drizzle dressing over your salad and toss to coat evenly. Slice tuna on an angle and arrange on the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 616.3, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 21.1

SESAME AHI TUNA SALAD WITH HOISIN VINAIGRETTE



Sesame Ahi Tuna Salad With Hoisin Vinaigrette image

Vinaigrette can be made in advance. The tuna is considered raw, so the freshest, high-quality tuna is recommended. From Hallmark.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
4 cups mixed spring salad greens
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup green onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup mint, torn into small pieces
1/4 cup basil, torn into small pieces
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/2 cup white sesame seeds
1/2 cup black sesame seed
4 (3 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • To create the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until emulsified.
  • In a large bowl, toss to combine salad greens, carrots, green onions, mint, basil, and cilantro. Add half of the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  • Season steaks with salt and pepper. Combine sesame seeds on a plate. Press steaks into the seeds coating all sides. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet and sear 1 minute a side. Remove steaks to a carving board and slice into thin strips.
  • Divide salad onto serving plates and top each with tuna. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over tuna and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.7, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 835.6, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 28.7

SEARED AHI TUNA WITH WATERCRESS, CHILE, AND GINGER SALAD



Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chile, and Ginger Salad image

This Thai influenced tuna steak with a light and aromatic salad is ideal for summer.

Provided by Alex Bluett

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
½ fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated
2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticks

Steps:

  • Whisk together the ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly whisk in olive oil until incorporated. Set aside and refrigerate half of this mixture to be used as a salad dressing later. Whisk the garlic, lime zest, minced chile pepper, and cilantro stems into the marinade. Coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, remove the tuna from the marinade, and place into the skillet. Sear the tuna until golden brown on both sides, and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium, depending on thickness.
  • Place the watercress in a large bowl with the cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chile pepper. Pour in the reserved dressing, and toss to mix. Serve the seared tuna on a bed of salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 58.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 889.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CILANTRO-AVOCADO TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



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Lime juice and cilantro in tuna salad - who knew? This recipe for avocado tuna salad came to me as a way to have a protein-packed meal with lots of pizzazz. -Heather Waldorf, Black Mountain, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pouches (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted if desired
4 slices Muenster or provolone cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Spread tuna mixture over 4 slices of bread; top with cheese, avocado and remaining bread. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the freshest and best-tasting ahi tuna, look for fish that is bright red in color and has a firm texture. Avoid any tuna that appears dull or has a slimy texture.
  • When searing the ahi tuna, be sure to sear it quickly over high heat to create a nice crust while leaving the inside rare or medium-rare. This will help to preserve the tuna's natural flavor and texture.
  • For the citrus-cilantro vinaigrette, use a variety of citrus fruits to create a complex and flavorful dressing. Grapefruit, orange, and lime all work well in this recipe.
  • If you don't have any fresh cilantro on hand, you can substitute another fresh herb such as parsley or basil.
  • To add a bit of extra spice to the salad, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the vinaigrette.

Conclusion:

Ahi tuna salad with citrus-cilantro vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of fresh ahi tuna, citrus fruits, and cilantro creates a light and flavorful salad that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is easy to follow and will result in a delicious and satisfying meal. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this ahi tuna salad with citrus-cilantro vinaigrette a try.

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