Description
These Cucumber Tuna Avocado Salad Rolls offer a light, fresh, and nutritious appetizer or snack option. Featuring seared tuna steaks wrapped in thin cucumber slices with creamy avocado, fresh microgreens, and a hint of jalapeno, they are a perfect combination of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is quick and elegant, ideal for a healthy meal or impressive party platter.
Ingredients
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For the Tuna
- 2 tuna steaks (6 to 7 ounces / 180-200g each), boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Rolls
- 2 seedless English cucumbers, outer peel removed and thinly peeled lengthwise into wide strips
- 2 ripe avocados, cut in half, seed and skins removed, thinly sliced
- Microgreens, for garnish
- 1 jalapeno, sliced very thinly
- 1 lime, cut in half, for serving
Instructions
- Season the Tuna: Drizzle half the olive oil over the tuna steaks, spreading it evenly on one side. Sprinkle half the salt and freshly ground black pepper over that side. Flip the steaks and repeat the oil and seasoning on the other side.
- Sear the Tuna: Heat a skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot. Place the tuna steaks in the skillet and sear on all sides for about 45 seconds each, ensuring a quick, high-heat cook to maintain the rare center. Remove the steaks from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Allow them to cool completely before slicing.
- Prepare the Cucumber: Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the cucumbers lengthwise into thin, wide strips. Lay them out on a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt, and set aside to draw excess moisture.
- Slice the Avocado: Cut the avocados into thin slices, ready for assembly.
- Cut the Tuna: Once cooled, cut the tuna steaks into bite-sized squares suitable for rolling.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay a cucumber strip flat in front of you. Place a piece of tuna at one end, then add slices of avocado, a few microgreens, and thin slices of jalapeno. Carefully roll the cucumber around the fillings to form a compact, bite-sized roll. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Arrange the rolls on a plate and serve immediately with fresh lime juice squeezed over, adding brightness and a zesty finish.
Notes
- For a less spicy version, omit or reduce the amount of jalapeno.
- Use very fresh tuna steaks best suited for searing to achieve optimal texture and flavor.
- Allow the tuna to cool completely before slicing to maintain integrity in the rolls.
- These rolls are best served immediately to maintain cucumber crispness and freshness.
- To make preparation easier, slice all ingredients ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
