Soba Noodle Salad with Seared Tuna

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Look for Japanese soba noodles in the ethnic-food section of your supermarket.

Ingredients:

6 ounces uncooked soba (buckwheat noodles)

cooking spray

1 (1-pound) sushi-grade tuna steak

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup finely chopped english cucumber

1 cup shredded carrot

1/2 cup julienne-cut radishes

1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain; set aside.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of tuna with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place tuna in pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Transfer to a platter; cool slightly. Cut tuna into 6 equal pieces.
3. Combine noodles, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cucumber, and remaining ingredients except sesame seeds in a large bowl; toss well to combine. Arrange 1 cup noodle mixture onto each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 tuna piece.

By RecipeOfHealth.com