AHI TUNA WATERMELON SUMMER SALAD

May 15, 2019

Pittsburgh Fitness Project

Get ready for summer with this delicious and seasonal summer recipe! Juicy watermelon and soy-marinated Ahi tuna with cucumbers make a delicious, light, summer salad appetizer or first course when you need a dish to impress!

SUMMER SALAD TOTAL TIME:

1 hour

PREP TIME:

15 minutes + marinating time

COOK TIME:

None!

INGREDIENTS:

● 1 lb sushi-grade tuna

● 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

● 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

● 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

● 1 teaspoon sesame oil

● 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

● 1 teaspoon honey

● 1 teaspoon minced garlic

● 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

● 2 cups watermelon, half-inch cubes

● 1 Persian cucumber, sliced 1/8-inch thick with mandolin, rolled tight

● 1 shallot finely sliced, for garnish

● cilantro or cilantro microgreens for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Using a very sharp knife, trim away any skin from the tuna fillet. Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch cubes and place in a bowl.

2. In a medium bowl whisk soy sauce, lime juice, oil, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

3. Pour over tuna, add salt to taste at the very end. Marinate at least 45 to 50 minutes in the refrigerator.

4. To serve, grab 4 plates, divide the tuna and place a few watermelon cubes around, add cucumber and garnish with shallots and cilantro.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1/4

● Amount Per Serving:

● Calories: 217 calories

● Total Fat: 5.5g

● Saturated Fat: 0.5g

● Cholesterol: 44mg

● Sodium: 429.5mg

● Carbohydrates: 13g

● Fiber: 1g

● Sugar: 8g

● Protein: 29.5g