Seared Ahi Tuna Rainbow Salad

Instructions

1. Make the Dressing

Combine dressing ingredients in a sealable jar. Tighten lid and shake until emulsified. Set aside to let flavors develop, for at least 15 minutes.

2. Prepare the Salad

On a large platter arrange cut lettuce, fennel, and mandarin.

3. Prepare the Tuna

Place sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Pat tuna dry and lightly season with salt and pepper. Press tuna steaks into sesame seeds, covering all sides evenly.

Heat a large pan over med-high heat and add oil. When oil just begins to smoke place tuna steaks in pan. Cook for 1 minute, until sesame seeds turn golden brown. Flip and cook additional 1 minute and then 15 seconds on each edge to finish. *Do not overcrowd the pan, work in batches if necessary.

Remove tuna steaks from pan and pat with paper towel to remove excess oil.

4. Put it all Together

Cut tuna into 1/4-inch slices and arrange over the salad. Sprinkle with Meyer lemon zest and serve immediatly with dressing on the side for drizzling.