Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds Ahi Tuna Steak
• 4 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
• 8 heads little gem lettuce, leaves separated, washed and spun dry
• 2 radishes, thinly sliced
• ½ cup chopped pineapple
• ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

For the Soy Sauce Mixture:

• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon red chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

For the Vinaigrette:

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Marinate the Tuna in the soy sauce mixture for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Remove from marinade at pat dry.
2. Add the sesame seeds in an All-Clad mixing bowl and coat the tuna steaks in the seeds.
3. Place an All-Clad D3 Skillet over medium-high heat and coat with 2 tablespoons of oil. Lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a crust.
4. Remove from pan and rest for a few minutes before thinly slicing.
5. Whisk together the vinaigrette and set aside.
6. Combine lettuce, radishes, pineapple, onions, and macadamia nuts. Toss with vinaigrette as needed to coat evenly. Top with sliced Tuna and sprinkle with sesame seeds.