This soba noodle salad with seared tuna is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines Japanese flavors with a modern twist. It features chilled nutty buckwheat soba noodles, crisp vegetables, and perfectly seared tuna steak encrusted in sesame seeds for a delightful crunch, all brought together with a zesty Asian-inspired dressing. The contrast of textures and flavors makes it a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
This soba noodle salad with seared tuna is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines soba buckwheat noodles, crisp vegetables, and perfectly seared tuna steak, all brought together with a zesty Asian-inspired dressing.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook soba noodles according to package instructions (typically 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Toss with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking, then set aside.
Pat the tuna steak dry with a paper towel. Lightly brush the tuna steak with soy sauce, and season on both sides with half of the salt, fresh-cracked black pepper, and toasted sesame seeds.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Place the tuna in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side to sear or until desired doneness. Set tuna aside to rest.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut oil, dark sesame oil, remaining salt, and crushed red pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine the noodles, the dressing, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and red bell peppers. Toss to combine.
Arrange the noodles equally on six plates, about 1 cup each. Cut the tuna steak into 6 equal pieces, then slice each of the 6 pieces into slices of equal thickness for plating. Place the tuna slices on top of the soba noodles.
Garnish each plate with the sliced scallions, avocado, and edamame.
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
This soba noodle salad with seared tuna is an elegant yet simple dish, balancing umami, acidity, sweetness, and spice in every bite. Enjoy!
