Ahi Poke Salad

This fresh and bright Hawaiian ahi tuna salad can be served as an appetizer or a summer entree. It is traditionally made with a stringy seaweed called limu ogo and inamona, ground roasted kukui nuts.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 203 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup minced onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• ¼ cup minced green onion
• 1 ¼ pounds ahi tuna, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons lightly crumbled wakame seaweed
• 1 tablespoon ground roasted macadamia nuts
• 8 leaves iceberg lettuce
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together the ahi tuna, minced onion, green onion, ginger, seaweed, macadamia nuts, sesame oil, and red pepper in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour, for the flavors to come together. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter, spoon the ahi poke on top, and garnish with the cilantro.