Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad with Wasabi Vinaigrette and Vegetable Crisps
Sweet, tangy, spicy, and umami filled dressing pairs well with sesame seared tuna, peppery arugula, crisp and cool cucumber, sweet carrot, and creamy avocado in this delicious and refreshing meal. Fried lotus root makes an excellent variation in place of the vegetable crisps.

1-2tablespoonswasabi pasteto taste (if using dried wasabi, start adding it slowly as it is much stronger than the paste)
Salad
2cupsarugula
1carrotshredded
1avocadodiced
1English cucumbersliced thin
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Instructions
For the Tuna
Season the fish with a bit of salt. Place the sesame seeds on a plate and roll the ahi in sesame seeds to coat.
Heat a medium pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add a tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the sesame covered fish and sear both sides briefly, about 30 seconds a side, leaving the center as rare as possible but browning the sesame crust. Set aside to cool.
For the Vegetable Crisps
Add the avocado oil and shaved root vegetables to a small pot and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a fork to ensure even cooking. The celery root will begin bubbling and will simmer slowly in the oil. When the amount of bubbling reduces and the vegetables are a straw color, begin stirring more often and cook until just golden brown around the edges. Remove the pot from the heat. Transfer the fried vegetables from the oil to a paper towel to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and set aside. (Use a light color pot so that you can easily see the color of the celery root as it cooks. This can be made up to a week ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
For the Vinaigrette
Whisk together all ingredients except the oil until smooth. Slowly whisk in the oil to emulsify and set aside.
For the Salad
Combine all salad ingredients. Toss with half the reserved dressing. Divide between serving plates. Slice the tuna and lay atop the salad. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and top with vegetable crisps.
Notes
Most oil is not absorbed by the crisps, this is reflected in the nutrition facts.Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.52, Protein % of calories: 25.9%Nutrition without crisps: Calories: 494 cal, Carbs: 16g, Fiber: 7g, Fat: 34g, Protein: 34g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.57, Protein % of calories: 27.6%Nutrition without avocado: Calories: 426 cal, Carbs: 20g, Fiber: 5g, Fat: 24g, Protein: 33g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.69, Protein % of calories: 31.6%Nutrition without avocado or crisps: Calories: 387 cal, Carbs: 11g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 24g, Protein: 32g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.76, Protein % of calories: 33.5%