Sashimi Tuna Salad

Description

A True Food Kitchen restaurant exclusive! In this recipe, your simple tuna salad is given an Asian flair with the additions of edamame, sesame seeds, wasabi peas, and a ginger miso vinaigrette. Full of vibrant flavors, this salad won’t disappoint.

Food as Medicine
Tuna is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to cardiovascular health and which tend to be deficient in the American diet.

8 ounces tuna, diced small 
8 ounces baby greens 
4 ounces grape tomatoes, halved 
4 ounces cucumbers, diced 
3 ounces edamame beans 
2 avocados, diced 
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 
2 tablespoons wasabi peas 
2 ounces ginger miso vinaigrette (recipe below)

GINGER MISO VINAIGRETTE 
1 tablespoon miso paste 
2 tablespoons rice vinegar 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/4 cup tamari sauce 
1 pinch cayenne pepper 
1 tablespoon pickled ginger 
1 cup canola oil 
Mix all ingredients well.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette.

Serves 4-6

This recipe is courtesy of Dr. Weil’s True Food Kitchen restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona.