Donna’s Deconstructed Tuna Sushi Salad with Ginger Tamari Dressing

Dear Friends, the past 10 days have taken me to California and Minnesota with just a few days at home so I just wanted to stay home and unpack and relax.  My good intentions to get to the grocery store fell by the wayside so I looked at what I had in the freezer and in the crisper drawer and created this recipe from what I had on hand.  We both enjoyed the tasty and healthy result!  Give it a try!  Best, Donna:

Donna’s Deconstructed Tuna Sushi Salad with Ginger Tamari Dressing

Ingredients:

Salad:

Two 7 ounce sashimi tuna steaks

Salt and pepper to taste

8 romaine lettuce leaves

Lemon wedges

Croutons

Cilantro leaves

Pickled ginger

Cooked basmati rice

Dressing:

1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce)

2 Tablespoons rice vinegar

2 Tablespoons ginger root

1 Tablespoon garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon honey

1 Tablespoon mirin

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped

1/8 teaspoon Sriracha

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.  Spray all sides of tuna with cooking oil and season with salt and pepper.  Grill for 6 - 10 minutes, depending upon desired doneness, flipping steaks halfway through cooking time. 

Mix together all salad dressing ingredients in jar.  Place lettuce leaves on plate or large bowl.  Top with rice, tuna, croutons, cilantro, and pickled ginger.  Squeeze lemon on top of salad, if desired.  Top with dressing and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

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