Ahi Tuna Chopped Salad
Ingredients
Ahi Tuna Salad Ingredients:
- 2 ft oz - Champagne Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
- 1 wt oz - Red Radish - Sliced 1/8" - Dry
- 3 wt oz - Green Cabbage - Shred 1/8"
- 1/2 wt oz - Red Onions - 1/8" Julienne
- 1 wt oz - Carrot - 1/8" Julienne
- 1 wt oz - Cucumber - Halves, Seeded, Bias Slice 1/8"
- 1/2 wt oz - Fennel - Shaved
- 1 wt oz - Roasted Red Peppers - 1/4" Julienne
- 1.5 wt oz - Feta Cheese - Crumbled
- 12 ea - Italian Parsley Leaves
- 2 wt oz - La choy noodles
- 3 wt oz - Sear Ahi Tuna Block - Slice 1/4"
Ahi Tuna Directions:
- In a clean stainless steel bowl combine first 8 ingredients, plus .75 oz of the feta and 8 of the parsley leaves.
- Toss ingredients until lightly coated with dressing.
- Add 1.2 of the La chow noodles and toss just to coat.
- Mound the salad in the center of a chilled large plate making sure to leave a 2-inch boarder of empty plate all around.
- At the front of the plate, fan the tuna in a semi circle leaning slightly against the bottom of the salad.
- Top salad with remaining feta, wontons and parsley.
- Serve right away.
Instructions
Champagne Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 1 cup Champagne Vinegar
- 2 cups EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- 4 tsp Fresh Oregano (Chopped Fine)
- 4 tsp Fresh Basil (Chopped Fine)
- 2 Tbls Fresh Chives (Chopped Fine)
- 2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
- 1 Tbls Kosher Salt
- 2 Tbls Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Creole Mustard
Vinaigrette Directions:
- Combine all ingredients EXCEPT OIL and whisk to combine.
- Using a burre mixer, slowly drizzle in oil to form an emulsion.
- Store in an air tight container and label, date and store refrigerated.