Why We Love This Tuna and Avocado Salad
This Grilled Tuna and Avocado Salad is inspired by Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa. I am a huge fan of Ina, so I’d like to take a moment to pay Ms. Ina her proper respect. This tuna and avocado salad uses high quality ingredients to make a light, refreshing salad that can serve as a light lunch or meal on its own, or as a lovely side dish! It is keto and low carb, but also super satisfying at the same time! Serve on a bed of romaine lettuce or in butter lettuce cups, or serve just as it is! Food is not about impressing people. It’s about making them feel comfortable. ~Ina Garten Love you Ina!
Ingredient You Need
For this avocado tuna salad recipe, here is what you will need:
Fresh Tuna Steak: Use a high quality, fresh tuna steak here. Olive Oil: Use olive oil to lightly coat the tuna before grilling it. Salt & Pepper: To taste. Lime Zest & Juice: You will need the juice and zest of two limes here! You can use lemon juice and lemon zest if you prefer. Wasabi Powder: Or you can use wasabi paste. Soy Sauce: Soy sauce will season this tuna up to perfection for maximum flavor! Hot Sauce: For just a little kick of spice. Avocados: Sliced into cubes. Scallions: Use both the white and green parts! Red Onion: Sliced thin! If you prefer, you can use shallots instead.
How to Make This Tuna and Avocado Salad
Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in a very hot sauté pan and cook for only 1 minute on each side. Set aside on a platter. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, wasabi, lime juice, soy sauce and hot sauce. Chop the avocados and add them to the vinaigrette. Cut the tuna in chunks and place it in a large bowl. Add the scallions and red onion and mix well. Pour the vinaigrette mixture over the tuna and carefully mix. Serve and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Serve your grilled tuna and avocado salad with tortilla chips, crackers or fried wonton chips! If you prefer not to grill the ahi tuna, you can sear it in a hot cast iron pan instead. Ahi tuna and avocado salad is packed with healthy fats! Enjoy this healthy tuna salad as a snack or light lunch!
Looking for More Salad Recipes to Try? Be Sure to Also Try:
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Mango Steak Salad Classic Tuna Salad Crab Salad Recipe Chimichurri Tomato Salad
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