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AHI CRUNCHY SALAD

As Seen on WCBI's Live @ Five!

Seared ahi, mixed greens, asian slaw and crispy wontons tossed in a soy vinaigrette

• 2 ½ cups Spring Mix (Earthbound Farms or similar)
• ½ Red Pepper – Julienne
• ½ Yellow Pepper - Julienne
• Scallions – ¼ bunch chopped
• Napa Cabbage- ¼ cup julienne
• Carrot – 1/8 cup julienne
• Wonton Skins- ½ cup fried crisp
• Sesame Seeds (B&W) - 2 Tbsp
• Sushi Grade Ahi – rub with sesame oil, lightly dust with black and white sesame seeds and sear quickly on high heat

Soy Vinaigrette
• 1/2 cup mustard (Dijon)
• 4 medium shallots, chopped
• 2 Tbsp black vinegar, or balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cups canola oil
• Salt and Pepper

In a blender or food processor, combine the mustard, shallots, vinegars, soy sauce, and sugar and purée. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil until an emulsion is formed. Season with salt and pepper, remembering that not much salt will be needed because of the soy sauce. Use or store.

Method
• Toss all vegetables and wontons in soy vinaigrette.
• Place in salad bowl.
• Slice ahi and place on top of salad.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette.
• Garnish with sesame seeds, wontons and scallions.


		Meet The Chefs Recipes Recipes AHI CRUNCHY SALAD As Seen on WCBI's Live @ Five! Seared ahi, mixed greens, asian slaw and crispy wontons tossed in a soy vinaigrette • 2 ½ cups Spring Mix (Earthbound Farms or similar) • ½ Red Pepper – Julienne • ½ Yellow Pepper - Julienne • Scallions – ¼ bunch chopped • Napa Cabbage- ¼ cup julienne • Carrot – 1/8 cup julienne • Wonton Skins- ½ cup fried crisp • Sesame Seeds (B&W) - 2 Tbsp • Sushi Grade Ahi – rub with sesame oil, lightly dust with black and white sesame seeds and sear quickly on high heat Soy Vinaigrette • 1/2 cup mustard (Dijon) • 4 medium shallots, chopped • 2 Tbsp black vinegar, or balsamic vinegar • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar • 2 Tbsp cup soy sauce • 1 tablespoons sugar • 1 cups canola oil • Salt and Pepper In a blender or food processor, combine the mustard, shallots, vinegars, soy sauce, and sugar and purée. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil until an emulsion is formed. Season with salt and pepper, remembering that not much salt will be needed because of the soy sauce. Use or store. Method • Toss all vegetables and wontons in soy vinaigrette. • Place in salad bowl. • Slice ahi and place on top of salad. • Drizzle with vinaigrette. • Garnish with sesame seeds, wontons and scallions.