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Asian Sesame Tuna Bowl Salad

Asian Sesame Tuna Bowl Salad

This Asian Sesame Tuna Bowl Salad is packed with flavor, color, and crunch. It features fresh ahi tuna, seared to perfection, served over crisp veggies with a tangy sesame soy dressing. Light, healthy, and easy to make—perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Healthy Fusion
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 2 ahi tuna steaks about 6 oz each, sushi-grade
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds white and/or black
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup edamame shelled and cooked
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for searing
For the Sesame Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Optional: pinch of chili flakes for heat

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed. Set aside.
Prep the Salad
  1. In a large bowl or plate, layer the mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, edamame, and avocado slices. Sprinkle with green onions.
Sear the Tuna
  1. Pat tuna steaks dry. Press sesame seeds onto both sides. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear tuna for 1–1.5 minutes per side for rare (longer if preferred). Let rest for a minute, then slice thinly.
Assemble
  1. Place sliced seared tuna on top of the salad. Drizzle generously with sesame dressing.
Serve
  1. Enjoy immediately, optionally with a wedge of lime or extra sesame seeds on top.

Notes

  • Use sushi-grade tuna only for safety if serving rare.
  • Swap edamame with snap peas or steamed broccoli if preferred.
  • For meal prep, keep dressing and tuna separate until ready to serve.
  • Dressing doubles as a great marinade for other proteins.