Ina Garten's Tuna Salad Recipe

Elevate your tuna salad game with this gourmet recipe inspired by Ina Garten! Forget canned tuna – this vibrant salad features perfectly grilled tuna steaks, a zesty wasabi-lime vinaigrette, and creamy avocado. Mayo-free and packed with flavor, it's the perfect light yet satisfying lunch or dinner. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 550.7 kcal
Protein 109g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Ina Garten's Tuna Salad 11

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ina Garten's Tuna Salad

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Ina Garten's Tuna Salad? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Ina Garten's Tuna Salad

  1. Brush both sides of 2 (6-ounce) tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet or saute pan over high heat. Add tuna steaks and sear for 1 minute per side for rare, or longer for desired doneness.
  3. Remove tuna from pan and let rest on a platter for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. While tuna rests, whisk together in a small bowl: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste).
  5. Gently fold in 1 ripe, diced avocado into the vinaigrette.
  6. Cut the cooled tuna steaks into 1-inch chunks and add to a large bowl.
  7. Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
  8. Pour the vinaigrette over the tuna mixture and carefully toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

28g

Carbs

3g